Designated STEM Schools
Platinum Schools
School Type: Charter
Location: Sandy
Beehive Science and Technology Academy (BSTA) is a STEM-focused, charter school which uses iPads and other technology aided education tools. We serve grades K-12. The current STEM designation is for grades 6th - 12th. BSTA offers courses and extended day activities that promote STEM, including computer science and advanced math courses, STEM expo projects and other STEM related activities. BSTA also prepares students for prestigious STEM competitions such as Robotics, Lego Robotics, MathCounts, Math Matters and state science fairs. College prep courses are offered with particular emphasis on STEM related industries so that Beehive students graduate ready to move on to their next level of education. The main objective is to develop students who possess critical thinking skills, mathematical reasoning, and complex problem-solving abilities, and who will be equipped for college matriculation and work-ready careers in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Project-based learning is at the center of BSTA’s STEM learning and certification programs, leading to increased student engagement, collaborative work ethic, and real-world culminating projects that showcase students’ understanding and acquisition of academic vocabulary, math conceptual mastery, problem-solving/reasoning skills, and computational fluency-automaticity. Every student in the school is issued an iPad that are used extensively in each classroom, as well as for major projects. Each year, all students participate in the Utah STEM Expo hosted by BSTA. iPads are particularly used for this event as students have to design a project, film it, put it on BSTA’s YouTube channel, and then demonstrate it in front of thousands of visitors.
School Type: Charter
Location: Stansbury Park
Bonneville Academy will foster critical thinking and problem solving skills in a challenging, student-centered environment by encouraging exploration in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). We are preparing students for success in our ever-changing, dynamic world.
School Type: Public
Location: Provo
At Coral Canyon Elementary School our vision is “Ensuring High Levels of Learning for Every Student” being a STEM school and offering STEM related content and activities at our school aligns perfectly with this vision. Students are offered choice in their education and have many opportunities to explore STEM content allowing every student to learn not only at high levels but also aligned to their interests.
School Type: Charter
Location: Draper
STEM instruction aligns with the International Bacalreate Learner Profile by encouraging students to be thinkers, inquirers, communicators and risk takers. Students build on attitudes such as cooperation, curiosity, creativity and confidence. And they learn 21st century skills in computer science, technology and engineering that will enable them to be prepared for their future.
Students do work in engineering, 3D printing, robotics, design and construction, micro-computing, green screen photography, iterative design, computer science, coding, and circuitry.
Along the way, they acquire the following skills, concepts and knowledge:
Computational thinking,
complex problem solving,
technical and digital literacy,
empowered, self-directed learning,
imagination, creativity, innovative thinking and a deeper form of learning,
ability to participate in a global education community through networked learning in a peer-led environment,
ability to mentor and inspire others,
identify challenges and seek solutions by becoming creators instead of consumers, and
preparation for real world challenges, college and careers.
School Type: Public
Location: Washington
At Coral Canyon Elementary School our vision is “Ensuring High Levels of Learning for Every Student” being a STEM school and offering STEM related content and activities at our school aligns perfectly with this vision. Students are offered choice in their education and have many opportunities to explore STEM content allowing every student to learn not only at high levels but also aligned to their interests.
School Type: Public
Location: St. George
At Crimson View Elementary, we would like to develop innovation in every student. We would like to integrate STEM into a cohesive learning paradigm based on real-world applications. We would like to focus on teacher knowledge, student projects, and creating technology rich classrooms. We would like create more opportunities for our students to EXPLORE-CREATE-DISCOVER, our mission statement. We will do this by training teachers to provide more hands on science and engineering opportunities for students and by collaborating with other STEM communities. We would like to train our students to think and solve problems, not regurgitate information. We would like to better prepare our students to enter STEM careers by helping students become more aware of STEM related jobs, discover their talents, develop their passions, and deepen their understanding, to provide a better world for us all. We would like to develop STEM leaders at our school, teaching students that they have a voice in the world by sharing their ideas and projects. We would like students to learn and become proficient at the scientific practices.
School Type: Public
Location: St. George
Diamond Valley Elementary is committed to the principles of STEM education. All of our teachers have a shared commitment to help each student succeed and they do this by participating on multiple PLCs within the school. For example, there is a grade level PLC for each grade level. In addition, we have cross-grade level PLC teams where our K-2 teachers meet and our 3-5 teachers meet and they share students during RTI time. Furthermore, our school has an ALP (Advanced/Accelerated Learning Program) and our ALP teachers also have their own PLC team. Through the work of consistent collaboration, the students’ needs are always being addressed. Several of our teachers are currently participating in the STEM Endorsement through Dixie State University. We also have several more teachers on the waitlist to begin the endorsement as well. Our school has strong community partnerships where community businesses/partners come into the school to host a parent night called, “STEM Career Family Night” which is a great opportunity for students to get excited about what the future holds for them in the way of potential careers. It also helps the parents connect to the things that the students are learning at in school.
School Type: Public
Location: Provo
Edgemont is a STEAM focused school. We define STEAM as integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and the Arts to help build a strong foundation for success in school and beyond and develop skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity through hands-on activities and learning.
School Type: Public
Location: Kaysville
The purpose of Endeavour Elementary is to promote the mission of learning first for all. To accomplish our purpose, we will support priority skills for every student in every grade level in the areas of reading, writing, math, and technology with science integrated throughout. We also promote civic responsibility and accountability through school wide procedures and positive behavior reinforcement.
School Type: Public
Location: West Valley City
At Gearld L. Wright, we prepare our children, as a family of learners, for the future. We mentor students to apply their skills meaningfully, creatively, and positively. Our students will acquire critical thinking and problem-solving skills as we ignite a love of learning through inquiry-based engagement. We strive to develop the unique capacities of each student by fostering a safe learning environment and modeling the inherent rewards of becoming a lifelong learner.
School Type: Public
Location: West Valley City
Our motto at Neil Armstrong Academy is “The Relentless Pursuit of Awesomeness!” We strive to be a school that pushes the boundaries of education by providing a learning environment that is focused on creativity, curiosity, collaboration, perseverance, and technical excellence. We embrace a problem-solving process common to the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields to prepare all students with the skills they will need for their future. We believe in working together to tackle difficult problems and challenges in a way that promotes a lifelong love of learning and celebrates the amazing things we can accomplish when we are committed to ambitious goals.
At Neil Armstrong Academy, we encompass everything STEM! We encourage 21st century skills, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity, while integrating science, technology, engineering, and math. Our teachers facilitate and guide a learning process where students learn from each other and take risks together. We strive to develop students’ resilience and grit in order for them to thrive both now and in the future. Our students know and understand that part of the learning process is to try, fail, and try again and we model that as teachers. We strive to shape our students into innovators and problem solvers who can, and will, tackle everyday challenges now and in their future. Every day we see our students take “one small step” towards their dreams. We believe that all students who leave Armstrong will, like Neil Armstrong, make “giant leap(s) for mankind.”
School Type: Public
Location: Ogden
Students at New Bridge School will be fully immersed in STEM focused, Project -Based Learning on a daily basis. We actively seek out higher ed, community and industry partners to support this process and intentionally work to integrate them into their school so that our students can more easily make real-world connections to the content they are learning in their classrooms. Our students don’t solve Math, Science or Engineering problems, they use Math, Science and Engineering to solve the problems around us. Using this format we bring a high level of relevancy to the skills that we are helping our students master.
School Type: Charter
Location: Ogden
Northern Utah Academy of Math, Engineering & Science (NUAMES) is an early college charter high school that works in partnership with Weber State University. We specialize in preparing the students for an early transition into a university baccalaureate program in fields related to math, engineering, or science. We offer many of the benefits of a private school education at a tuition-free public high school.
School Type: Public
Location: Ogden
The school is centered around the themes of bodies in motion and the animal kingdom – with each wing named for a different movement that creatures use. Those movements are jumping, running, flying, and swimming.
School Type: Public
Location: St. George
Our school is rich in tradition and has been around for a long time. We have been using STEM for many years and have teachers that integrate the components in their classrooms daily. Our vision is to have a school where students find a love of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Not only will they learn the skills necessary to have proficiency and growth in classroom and state assessments, but they will be able to apply their skills to their lives.
School Type: Public
Location: Ogden
Shadow Valley Eagles will persevere to achieve college and career readiness by developing the skills of critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. We will explore career options as we learn STEM collaboration and communication skills. We will help our school, the community, and the world, by sharing our knowledge and making less waste.
School Type: Public
Location: Layton
At Shoreline Jr. High School, we believe a STEM School focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathmatics subjects in its curriculum. We use 21st century learning techniques to expand these practices into all subjects by providing students with specialized and immersive learning experiences by integrating hands-on and project-based learning techniques. We try to foster studen'ts critical thinking, problem-solving, and tech literacy to prepare them for careers.
School Type: Public
Location: Sunset
Sunset Elementary is committed to implementing all principles of STEM, (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) into our school. With the many new career opportunities available, and those yet to be discovered, students will be prepared for the world that awaits them. Student centered learning of STEM will empower all students to solve real world, authentic problems which are relevant to them, communicate effectively, and collaborate with their peers. Using an approach which is integrated across all disciplines, or subjects, will ensure STEM education is part of daily learning. Working with parents, students, teachers and community will create an equitable culture where all students can reach their highest potential.
School Type: Public
Location: West Valley City
Our school's STEM vision is rooted in the belief that every student possesses the potential to excel in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). We are dedicated to providing an environment that fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and innovation, preparing students not only for immediate success but also for the challenges and opportunities they will encounter in the future. We do this through unsurpassed collaboration and purposeful learning experiences for success. Together we are better, wiser, and stronger.
Gold Schools
School Type: Public
Location: Cedar City
At North Elementary we build a STEM culture, through a student-centered approach, to prepare for success in school, career, community, and life. Students are taught STEM skills including: problem solving, complex thinking, collaboration, and creativity through a variety of activities. These activities include: problem based learning, quarterly assemblies with a STEM focus, STEM family engagement nights, after school clubs, career days, service learning projects, and school garden activities. Teachers continue to build STEM knowledge through professional development, endorsement classes, strategic alliances, common planning, and on-site coaching. We actively partner with Southern Utah University, STEM action center, and the Forest Service.
School Type: Public
Location: Millcreek
Eastwood Elementary Eagles S.O.A.R. We commit to being Safe, Outstanding, Accountable and Respectful. With this as our focus, we strive to find the best in every child, family and staff member and encourage them to use their talents. We serve a unique population with over 60% of our students choosing to attend Eastwood from outside of our school and district boundaries. We have made great strides in resources dedicated to STEAM education. We have a one to one ratio of Chromebooks, class sets of: iPads, Robots, Little Bits, Arduino programing boards, Vex Go, 123 and Code and Go Mice, and Lego robots. We have altered our learning spaces to include a MakerSpace lab, an Engineering Lab, and an Art Lab. Eastwood is part of the 2024 CS4All cohort. Teachers are attending monthly CS4All. All grade levels are taught computer programming, focusing on Utah Core, Computer Science Standards and Science Standards. Teachers develop hands on learning experiences for students and helps increase the knowledge base for our teachers. Once per year, we have a family Art night that includes STEM art lessons. We also host a separate MakerSpace/STEAM night, where families can participate in engineering projects, family math and science games, creating and testing programing for robots. All students K-5 create 3d projects in TinkerCad that are printed on one of the schools five 3D printers. While we have made great advancements in our ability to be a STEAM school, obtaining the official Platinum designation has increased our ability to connect with community partners to provide real world experiences for our students.
School Type: Private
Location: St. George
To put it simply, we define STEM as a community of learners who think critically, problem solve, and make real world connections.
School Type: Public
Location: Murray
The STEM vision for our school is to have students engaged in the 21st century skills of critical thinking, reasoning, problem solving, and collaboration. Our focus will be a learning model that incorporates science, technology, math, and engineering in all curriculum to help students create solutions to real world problems. All students in kindergarten through fifth grade will have opportunities for exploration, engagement, and leadership as they participate in inquiry-based and problem-based learning.
School Type: Charter
Location: West Jordan
As an early college high school with an emphasis in math and science, particularly biotechnology, our curriculum is already STEM oriented. Itineris has already implemented several successful programs to assist students in the transition from high school to higher education as evidenced by our college readiness as indicated by standardized tests and by our graduation rates both in high school and from Salt Lake Community College will the concurrent enrollment courses that we offer. We also have many students going into STEM fields of study. The school is poised to supplement our current instruction with initiatives that will widen the STEM focus to be more systemic within the entire curriculum. Increased ties to STEM fields in all subjects will give students are better knowledge of opportunities available to them given each students unique interests and talents.
With SLCC as our education partner, we have fostered strong relationships with math and science departments. We offer concurrent enrollment courses both on our campus and on the college campus. We administer our courses to mirror those being offered at the college to provide a seamless college experience, especially in our math and science fields. In addition, students have the opportunity to access a SLCC/community partnership, InnovaBio, once they have completed an introduction to biotechnology concurrent enrollment course. InnovaBio is a partnership between local biotechnology companies and SLCC educators to provide students hands-on internship experience in the biotechnology field.
School Type: Public
Location: Orem
The mission of the Utah County Academy of Sciences (UCAS) is to “provide a quality early-college education to a diverse student population emphasizing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), with the opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and an associate degree in a safe, supportive, dual-campus environment.” UCAS offers an unconventional educational opportunity for highly motivated high school students. We are committed to preparing students with 21st-century skills by providing high-quality educational opportunities through a curriculum that emphasizes problem-solving skills essential for employment in a STEM field and for interpersonal relationships. UCAS works closely with Utah Valley University (UVU), allowing students with the interest, ability, and desire to progress through their formal education at an accelerated rate. Our teachers are skilled in research-proven techniques for curriculum development and delivery.Two STEM pathways emphasized by UCAS are:
Medical Science and Health Technology, partnered with UVU’s School of Science and Health.
Computer Sciences and Engineering Technology, partnered with UVU’s School of Computer Sciences and Engineering.
School Type: Public
Location: Logan
Woodruff Elementary’s vision for STEM education is to ensure that each student has a world-class foundation in STEM skills that will allow them to have access to all STEM paths in their future education and careers. We are committed to hands on, real-world learning experiences when instructing students in STEM areas. Through these activities our students will gain the necessary skills of reflection, creativity, collaboration, leadership and critical thinking that will enable them to become the STEM innovators of the future.
Silver Schools
Bronze Schools
School Type: Public
Location: Sandy
Students engaging in learning across all curricular areas that include science, math technology and engineering skills.
School Type: Public
Location: St. George
STEM is to engage students in high-quality learning in the fields Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Provide a variety of hands-on projects that emphasize problem solving in real-life situations. To enrich student's ability to problem solve, communicate, collaborate, and use a higher level of critical thinking and leadership skills.
