How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Academy for Math Engineering & Science | Cottonwood High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT | Salt Lake City, UT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 460 | 1,451 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.1:1 | 23.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.0% | 44.1% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Academy for Math Engineering & Science | Cottonwood High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,093 | $11,000 |
| District | Academy for Math Engineering & Science | Granite School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Academy for Math Engineering & Science | Cottonwood High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58.7% | 40.8% |
| African American | 3.9% | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% | 38.9% |
| Asian | 10.7% | 6.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 4.3% | 1.4% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Academy for Math Engineering & Science | Cottonwood High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 22 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 239:1 | 279:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.2% | 36.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 7 | 10 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.