Academy of Mathematics and Science South

Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)

Charter School 578 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Academy of Mathematics and Science (AMS) South is a public charter school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students in grades kindergarten through eighth. As part of the AMS network, the school is deeply committed to a rigorous academic model that places a heavy emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. Their curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in high-level coursework by fostering critical thinking, analytical skills, and a strong foundation in core subjects.

Beyond academics, AMS South focuses on creating a structured and supportive environment characterized by a "no-excuses" philosophy that promotes high expectations for all students. The school actively encourages parental involvement and aims to close the achievement gap for students in the local community through extended school days and a culture of discipline. By integrating technology and data-driven instruction, the school strives to equip its students with the necessary tools to excel in competitive academic settings and future careers.

578

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy of Mathematics and Science South
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	506
Black	51
Asian	2
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
506 (87.5%)
Black
51 (8.8%)
White
16 (2.8%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878)
Phone:	(602)888-9572
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 61

Grade 7 57

Grade 8 57