Academy of Math and Science Camelback

Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (92768)

Charter School 1,058 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Academy of Math and Science (AMS) Camelback is a tuition-free public charter school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students in grades K–8. As part of the broader AMS network, the school places a heavy emphasis on a rigorous academic curriculum that prioritizes STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, alongside a strong foundation in the humanities and fine arts. The institution is known for its extended school day and year-round academic calendar, which are designed to maximize instructional time and improve student outcomes through consistent learning cycles.

The school’s culture is centered on fostering high expectations and a supportive environment, often catering to a diverse student population in the West Phoenix area. AMS Camelback utilizes data-driven instruction and personalized learning plans to help students reach grade-level proficiency and beyond. Beyond academics, the campus focuses on character development and community engagement, striving to prepare students not only for the challenges of high school but also for long-term success in college and future careers in a competitive global economy.

1,058

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy of Math and Science Camelback
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	908
Black	93
Asian	8
American Indian	6

Hispanic
908 (85.8 %)
Black
93 (8.8 %)
White
43 (4.1 %)
Asian
8 (0.8 %)
American Indian
6 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (92768)
Phone:	(623)547-5587
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,058
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 163

Grade 1 149

Grade 2 157

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 109

Grade 6 97

Grade 7 97

Grade 8 95