High Schools in Academy for Math Engineering & Science

Summary:

The Academy for Math Engineering & Science (AMES) is the sole high school located in Salt Lake City, Utah. This academically-focused institution has consistently ranked among the top 10 high schools in the state over the past three years, earning a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 20th out of 138 Utah high schools for the 2024-2025 school year.

AMES stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outperforming the state average in core subject proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Math, and Science. The school's 88.8% 4-year graduation rate is above the state average, though its 9.4% dropout rate is slightly higher. One area of concern is the school's 23.8% chronic absenteeism rate, which is on the higher side. The school serves a relatively low-poverty student population, with 15.57% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and spends $8,828 per student.

Overall, the Academy for Math Engineering & Science is a high-performing, academically-focused institution that has consistently delivered strong results for its students. While the higher chronic absenteeism rate is an area that warrants further investigation, the school's exceptional academic outcomes and consistent top rankings in Utah make it a standout option for families in the Salt Lake City area.

District Detail

5715 S 1300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84121

(801) 278-9460

SchoolDigger Rank:
13^th of 93 Utah districts

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Grades served: 9-12
Students: 460

Primary Schools: 0
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2025)		Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2025)		Utah Aspire Plus Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Academy for Math Engineering & Science	Public, Magnet, Charter	9-12	5715 S 1300 E	Salt Lake City	84121	Salt Lake County	Academy for Math Engineering & Science	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(801) 278-9460	460	24	19.0	18.0%	270 (58.7%)	18 (3.9%)	75 (16.3%)	49 (10.7%)	5 (1.1%)	20 (4.3%)	23 (5.0%)	79.4	20^th of 138 public high schools	85.5%		92.2	7^th of 138 public high schools	94.9%	13	58.3	74.8	41.8	44.6	52.3	54.5	$8,828	$269	$8,559

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Granite District	0 mi	85	70^th
Murray District	1.34 mi	12	41^st
Wasatch Waldorf Charter School	1.38 mi	1	79^th
Canyons District	1.92 mi	50	34^th
Utah Virtual Academy	2.42 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Utah State Board of Education.

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