Academy of Math and Science Camelback

Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (92768)

Charter School 1,063 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Academy of Math and Science (AMS) Camelback is a tuition-free public charter school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students in grades K–8. As part of the broader AMS network, the school places a heavy emphasis on a rigorous academic curriculum that prioritizes STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, alongside a strong foundation in the humanities and fine arts. The institution is known for its extended school day and year-round academic calendar, which are designed to maximize instructional time and improve student outcomes through consistent learning cycles.

The school’s culture is centered on fostering high expectations and a supportive environment, often catering to a diverse student population in the West Phoenix area. AMS Camelback utilizes data-driven instruction and personalized learning plans to help students reach grade-level proficiency and beyond. Beyond academics, the campus focuses on character development and community engagement, striving to prepare students not only for the challenges of high school but also for long-term success in college and future careers in a competitive global economy.

1,063

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy of Math and Science Camelback
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	916
Black	91
Asian	10
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
916 (86.2%)
Black
91 (8.6%)
White
39 (3.7%)
Asian
10 (0.9%)
American Indian
5 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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 Inc. (92768)
Phone:	(623)547-5587
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,063
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
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 171

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 130

Grade 5 100

Grade 6 92

Grade 7 101

Grade 8 90