For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 magnet public high schools serving 3,874 students in Utah.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public high schools in Utah are Utah County Academy Of Science, Intech Collegiate Academy and No. Ut. Acad. 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 55% (versus the Utah public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Utah magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public high school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in Utah (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Utah County Academy Of Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Intech Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1301 N 600 West Ste 110
Logan, UT 84321
(435) 753-7377
Logan, UT 84321
(435) 753-7377
Gr: 7-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
No. Ut. Acad. For Math Engineering & Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Academy For Math Engineering & Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5715 S 1300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 278-9460
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 278-9460
Gr: 9-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Beehive Science & Technology Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2165 East 9400 South
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 576-0070
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 576-0070
Gr: 6-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Syracuse Arts Academy - Antelope
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2893 W 1700 S
Syracuse, UT 84075
(801) 779-2066
Syracuse, UT 84075
(801) 779-2066
Gr: K-9 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Utah Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Gr: 8-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
East Hollywood High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
2291 S 2000 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 466-6700
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 466-6700
Gr: 9-12
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 Academy Of Science, Intech Collegiate Academy and No. Ut. Acad. For Math Engineering & Science.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Utah?
9 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public high schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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