ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE
The Academy of Math and Science (AMS) in Tucson, located on Prince Road, is a public charter school serving students in grades K–8. The school operates with a specialized focus on academic rigor, emphasizing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) curricula. By integrating advanced math and science instruction with traditional core subjects, AMS aims to prepare students for success in high school and beyond by fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills in an environment that prioritizes high expectations and structured learning.
Beyond its academic focus, the school emphasizes a supportive community culture that promotes character development and extracurricular engagement. AMS Tucson is part of a larger network of charter schools in Arizona, benefiting from shared educational resources and a model that typically features smaller class sizes and personalized attention. Through its mission to provide a high-quality education to diverse student populations, the academy strives to close achievement gaps and ensure that students are equipped with the technical literacy necessary for the modern workforce.
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-2676
http://www.amstucson.org
ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE is a public Charter school in Tucson, AZ with about 455 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Arizona State Board for Charter Schools - Total Students:
- 455
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 455 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 65.5%
- White
- 22.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 4.4%
- Black or African American
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 2.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 55.2%
- Male
- 44.8%
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.