Summary:
Academy for Math Engineering & Science is the only school in this area, serving students in grades 9–12 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The school enrolls about 460 students, has a 19:1 student-teacher ratio, and is rated four stars. It is a high-performing school overall, ranking in approximately the top 16% of schools in its latest ranking, although its position has declined from an earlier peak.
Academy for Math Engineering & Science performed better than Utah statewide averages in every reported subject and grade during 2025–2026. Its strongest result was ninth-grade science, where 63.7% of students were proficient compared with 49.7% statewide. Mathematics was another notable strength: proficiency was 53.8% in ninth grade and 46.1% in tenth grade, exceeding state results by 14.4 and 16.7 percentage points. Ninth-grade mathematics and science improved substantially from the prior year. The school’s overall academic results remain strong, but tenth-grade performance was less consistent, with major declines in English language arts and science.
For families considering the school, graduation is close to the Utah average at 89.1%, compared with 89.8% statewide. Chronic absenteeism is also similar to the state rate, affecting 23.5% of students. However, the school’s dropout rate is higher than Utah’s—10.9% versus 8.5%—so student persistence and support through graduation deserve attention. The biggest questions for parents are why tenth-grade English and science results dropped and what supports are available for students at risk of falling behind or leaving school. Overall, the school offers notably strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics and ninth-grade science, while attendance, dropout prevention, and tenth-grade achievement are important areas to monitor.
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