Academy for Math Engineering & Science

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — 1 schools

454
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,994
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Academy for Math Engineering & Science operates 1 public schools serving 454 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Utah. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 460 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Salt Lake County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,994 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 3.1% local, 90.7% state, and 6.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 49/100, ranked #79 of 147 in Utah against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 230:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 14.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 58.7% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% Asian across the district's schools.

Academy for Math Engineering & Science accounts for 100.0% of all Academy for Math Engineering & Science student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Academy for Math Engineering & Science-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Academy for Math Engineering & Science student-counselor ratio is 230:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Academy for Math Engineering & Science chronic absenteeism rate is 14.1% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.3%
Federal
90.7%
State
3.1%
Local

Funding Equity

49
Equity Score
79 / 147
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Salt Lake County county, where this district is located.

$1,259
Studio/mo
$1,456
1 BR/mo
$1,747
2 BR/mo
$2,333
3 BR/mo
$2,666
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Academy for Math Engineering & Science.

White 58.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
African American 3.9%
Asian 10.7%
Multiracial 5.0%
Other 5.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
230:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Academy for Math Engineering & Science

School Enrollment
Academy for Math Engineering & Science
Charter
460

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Academy for Math Engineering & Science?

Academy for Math Engineering & Science has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 454 students.

How much does Academy for Math Engineering & Science spend per student?

Academy for Math Engineering & Science spends $9,994 per student. The district has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #79 in Utah.

What is the average rent near Academy for Math Engineering & Science?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Salt Lake County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Academy for Math Engineering & Science?

Academy for Math Engineering & Science students are 58.7% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% Asian, 3.9% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Academy for Math Engineering & Science?

Academy for Math Engineering & Science has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #79 out of 147 districts in Utah. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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