ACADEMY FOR MATH ENGINEERING & SCIENCE

Academy for Math Engineering & Science is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Academy for Math Engineering & Science school district, located in SALT LAKE CITY, UT with about 478 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

The Academy for Math, Engineering, and Science (AMES) is a specialized public charter high school located in Salt Lake City, Utah, designed to provide a rigorous, STEM-focused education. Affiliated with the Cottonwood High School campus, AMES operates with a unique collaborative model that allows students to access the resources of a larger comprehensive high school while maintaining a focused, smaller learning environment. The school is intentionally structured to prepare students for success in higher education, particularly for those intending to pursue degrees in technical and scientific fields.

A defining feature of the AMES experience is its emphasis on an accelerated and integrated curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, analytical problem-solving, and hands-on learning. The school is known for its high academic expectations and a culture that supports students who are passionate about math, engineering, and science. By fostering a community of like-minded peers and specialized faculty, AMES aims to bridge the gap between secondary education and university-level coursework, frequently offering students opportunities to engage in advanced projects that go beyond traditional classroom boundaries.

For more information, contact Academy for Math Engineering & Science at (801) 278-9460 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5715 S 1300 E
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84121
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ACADEMY FOR MATH ENGINEERING & SCIENCE is a public Title I Charter school in SALT LAKE CITY, UT with about 478 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Utah

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
USBE
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
478
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 478 students

White
46.9%
Hispanic/Latino
21.1%
Asian
11.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
8.2%
Black or African American
5.9%
Two or more races
4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.3%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.