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.
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84121
(801) 278-9460
http://www.ames-slc.org/
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
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
USBE - Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Academy for Math Engineering & Science
- 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
* 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.
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.