For the 2024 school year, there are 8 magnet public high schools serving 3,913 students in Utah.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Utah are Utah County Of Science, No. Ut. Acad. For Math Engineering & Science and Academy For Math Engineering & Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Utah magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Utah public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Utah magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is No. Ut. Acad. For Math Engineering & Science, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in Utah (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Utah County Of Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
940 W 800 S
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 863-2222
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 863-2222
Grades: 9-12
| 645 students
Rank: #22.
No. Ut. Acad. For Math Engineering & Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2750 N University Park Blvd
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 395-3350
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 395-3350
Grades: 10-12
| 721 students
Rank: #33.
Academy For Math Engineering & Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5715 S 1300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 278-9460
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 278-9460
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
Rank: #44.
Beehive Science & Technology Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
830 E 9400 S
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 576-0070
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 576-0070
Grades: 6-12
| 293 students
Rank: #55.
Syracuse Arts - Antelope
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2893 W 1700 S
Syracuse, UT 84075
(801) 779-2066
Syracuse, UT 84075
(801) 779-2066
Grades: K-9
| 1,011 students
Rank: #66.
Utah Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1091 N Bluff St
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 414-4535
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 414-4535
Grades: 9-12
| 267 students
Rank: #77.
Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2291 S 2000 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 466-6700
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 466-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: #88.
East Hollywood High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2185 S 3600 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 886-8181
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 886-8181
Grades: 9-12
| 298 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Utah?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in Utah include Utah County Of Science, No. Ut. Acad. For Math Engineering & Science and Academy For Math Engineering & Science.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Utah?
8 magnet public high schools are located in Utah.
What is the racial composition of students in Utah?
Utah magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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