Academy for Math Engineering & Science vs Utah County Academy of Science
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Utah, United States, 42 km 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
Utah County Academy of Science
Orem · Charter high · Grades 9–12
510 students
| Measure | Academy for Math Engineering & Science Salt Lake City, Utah | Utah County Academy of Science Orem, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #13 of 148 | #9 of 148 |
| National rank | #3468 of 16,910 | #2939 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 460 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Orem |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Utah County Academy of Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 69.3).
- •Utah County Academy of Science does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Utah County Academy of Science does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Academy for Math Engineering & Science does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 19.6%).
- •Academy for Math Engineering & Science does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 25.5).
- •Utah County Academy of Science is the larger school with 510 students compared with 460.
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 Utah County Academy of Science?
On the Success Index (US), Utah County Academy of Science ranks higher (71.5 vs 69.3 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 Utah County Academy of Science?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Orem in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Math Engineering & Science: 460. Utah County Academy of Science: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Math Engineering & Science and Utah County Academy of Science rank in Utah?
Academy for Math Engineering & Science is 13th of 148 and Utah County Academy of Science is 9th of 148 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).