Academy for Math Engineering & Science vs Cottonwood High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Utah, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Math Engineering & Science
Salt Lake City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
460 students
Cottonwood High
Salt Lake City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,451 students
| Measure | Academy for Math Engineering & Science Salt Lake City, Utah | Cottonwood High Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 148 | #137 of 148 |
| National rank | #3468 of 16,910 | #14607 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 460 | 1,451 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 1,451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 20% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy for Math Engineering & Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 23.8).
- •Academy for Math Engineering & Science does better on math proficiency (57% vs 20%).
- •Academy for Math Engineering & Science does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 29%).
- •Academy for Math Engineering & Science does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 49.6%).
- •Academy for Math Engineering & Science does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 23.4).
- •Cottonwood High is the larger school with 1,451 students compared with 460.
- •Academy for Math Engineering & Science is a charter school while Cottonwood High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy for Math Engineering & Science better than Cottonwood High?
On the Success Index (US), Academy for Math Engineering & Science ranks higher (69.3 vs 23.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academy for Math Engineering & Science and Cottonwood High?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Math Engineering & Science: 460. Cottonwood High: 1,451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Math Engineering & Science and Cottonwood High rank in Utah?
Academy for Math Engineering & Science is 13th of 148 and Cottonwood High is 137th of 148 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).