The Academy for Math, Engineering, & Science is a public charter high school founded in 2003. AMES primarily focuses on a STEM based advanced curriculum and is recognized as one of Utah's best high schools. AMES serves grades 9–12 in Murray, a suburb of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Serving 460 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Math Engineering & Science ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Math Engineering & Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Academy For Math Engineering & Science's student population of 460 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
460 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
2003
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Academy For Math Engineering & Science ranks within the top 10% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Math Engineering & Science is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#94 out of 957 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
4%
1%
White
59%
69%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Amp-man
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Math Engineering & Science's ranking?
Academy For Math Engineering & Science is ranked #94 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Math Engineering & Science?
The graduation rate of Academy For Math Engineering & Science is 90-94%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Academy For Math Engineering & Science?
460 students attend Academy For Math Engineering & Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Academy For Math Engineering & Science students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy For Math Engineering & Science?
Academy For Math Engineering & Science has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Academy For Math Engineering & Science offer ?
Academy For Math Engineering & Science offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy For Math Engineering & Science part of?
Academy For Math Engineering & Science is part of Academy For Math Engineering & Science School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I loved going here. I felt like I belonged and I didn't have a bad teacher. There were so many opportunities to do all the things I really loved from science to musical theater. It was a fantastic experience and I would recommend it to anyone willing to work hard.
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