ACADEMY FOR TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MATH & SCIENCE

2034 QUANTUM LOOP
ABILENE, TX 79602

www.abileneisd.org

372 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Academy for Technology, Engineering, Math & Science (ATEMS), located in Abilene, Texas, is a specialized magnet high school within the Abilene Independent School District. Designed for students with a strong aptitude and interest in STEM fields, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with hands-on, real-world applications. Its program is centered on developing critical thinking, innovation, and technical proficiency, often through project-based learning that mimics professional engineering and scientific environments.

Beyond its core STEM coursework, ATEMS is known for fostering a collaborative, small-school community that encourages student-led initiatives and professional preparation. By partnering with local industries and higher education institutions, the academy aims to bridge the gap between classroom theory and career readiness. Students at ATEMS are generally expected to pursue advanced coursework, preparing them for competitive university programs and high-demand careers in technology and engineering sectors.

372

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACADEMY FOR TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MATH & SCIENCE
Demographic	Student Count
White	226
Hispanic	103
Black	21
Asian	7
Two or More	15

White
226 (60.8 %)
Hispanic
103 (27.7 %)
Black
21 (5.6 %)
Two or More
15 (4.0 %)
Asian
7 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ABILENE ISD
Phone:	(325)794-4140
Website:	http://www.abileneisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Grade 9 115

Grade 10 96

Grade 11 94

Grade 12 67