ASMS

What ASMS does

ASMS is a tuition-free, state-funded public residential high school in Mobile, Alabama, founded in 1989. It serves motivated Alabama high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors seeking advanced studies in mathematics, science, computer science, engineering, and the humanities, drawing students from all 67 Alabama counties. It is the state's only fully public residential secondary institution of this kind and is officially designated as Alabama's STEM Legacy High School, predating the formal STEM paradigm in education. The school is operated as a state government entity under the Alabama State Board of Education and Department of Education, with the ASMS Foundation providing supplemental private support.

The core educational product is built around the Research Fellows Program, in which students are paired with faculty mentors to complete year-long college-level research projects submitted to regional and state science fairs and presented at ASMS's Spring Research Forum. Supporting programs include the Jo Bonner Leadership Academy (JBLA) for leadership development, the AIMS Summer Camp for middle-school pipeline recruitment, and over 200 college-level course offerings. Physical infrastructure includes the E.O. Wilson Science Research Center (a 32,000 sq ft college-level research facility opened in 2024, the only one of its kind for high schoolers in Alabama) and the Remote Learning Center and Makerspace (opened 2021, equipped with 3D printer, CNC router, and laser cutter). Strategic industry and academic partners include the University of South Alabama (Maritime Launchpad), Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Airbus, Alabama Power, Spire, Hargrove, and the Poarch Creek Indians.

Revenue mechanics are non-commercial: ASMS charges no tuition, room, or board, and is funded primarily through Alabama state appropriations, supplemented by philanthropic contributions via the ASMS Foundation and capital campaigns such as ASMS FOREVER. The school has 101–250 employees and serves a residential student body. There are no traditional distribution channels; admissions are merit-based, processed through a direct application portal, and supported by a multi-channel outreach program (ASMS in Your Town, campus visits, summer camps, alumni referrals, and digital/social media presence). Outcomes include a Class of 2026 of 105 students representing 32 Alabama counties, $23M in merit-based scholarships, 6 National Merit Finalists, 3 U.S. Presidential Scholar Semifinalists, an average ACT of 30, and 95% AP qualifying scores.

Name

ASMS

Legal name

Alabama School of Mathematics and Science

Website

https://asms.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ASMS is Alabama's only fully public, tuition-free residential high school for motivated sophomores, juniors, and seniors, founded in 1989 in Mobile. It delivers college-level STEM coursework, the Research Fellows Program, and a 32,000 sq ft research facility, drawing students from all 67 Alabama counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

STEM Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

Keywords

• STEM secondary education
• Residential high school
• College-level coursework
• Student research programs
• Leadership development academy

Headquarters

HQ city

Mobile

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. State Funding: ASMS is a public high school funded by the state of Alabama. Tuition, room, and board are free for all students. The school receives state appropriations and may also accept donations through the ASMS Foundation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ASMS is the only fully public, tuition-free residential high school in Alabama for sophomores, juniors, and seniors, providing an advanced STEM-focused education on its Mobile, Alabama campus. It delivers 200+ college-level courses, the faculty-mentored Research Fellows Program, the Jo Bonner Leadership Academy, and access to the E.O. Wilson Science Research Center, preparing motivated Alabama students for college and STEM careers.

Product overview

ASMS (Alabama School of Math and Science) is Alabama's STEM Legacy High School offering a comprehensive educational portfolio. The core offerings include the Research Fellows Program, which pairs students with faculty mentors for college-level research projects, and the Jo Bonner Leadership Academy (JBLA) for leadership development. Additional programs include AIMS Summer Camp for middle schoolers and specialized facilities such as the E. O. Wilson Science Research Center (a 32,000 sq ft research facility) and the Remote Learning Center and Makerspace. The school provides over 200 college-level courses across STEM and humanities disciplines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ASMS Research Fellows Program: An innovative educational program where ASMS students are paired with a faculty mentor to work on a college-level research project throughout the school year.
• Jo Bonner Leadership Academy (JBLA)
• Wilson Science Research Center
• Remote Learning Center and Makerspace

Products and services

• Research Fellows Program An innovative educational program where ASMS students are paired with a faculty mentor to work on a college-level research project throughout the school year. Students submit work for competition at regional and state science fairs and present at the school's Spring Research Forum. The program is open to enrolled ASMS students seeking advanced research experience.
• Jo Bonner Leadership Academy (JBLA) A leadership development academy that maximizes the potential of ASMS students through leadership development and experiential learning, providing opportunities for group workshops, team building exercises, skill trainings, breakout sessions, and personal reflection. Designed to prepare students to lead in college, career, and beyond.
• AIMS Summer Camp A summer camp program for rising 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th graders offering STEM-related activities and experiences at the ASMS campus. Serves as a feeder pipeline to ASMS residential enrollment.
• E. O. Wilson Science Research Center A 32,000 square foot world-class research facility designed to support advanced STEM learning and the ASMS Research Fellows Program, featuring dedicated research rooms, state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, upgraded classrooms, innovative technology, and collaboration spaces. The only college-level research facility for high schoolers in Alabama.
• Remote Learning Center and Makerspace A collaborative workspace for creating, learning, exploring, and sharing that provides students with 21st century skills in STEM fields, equipped with 3D printer, CNC router, and laser cutter for robotics and rocketry teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of graduates qualify for AP exams with qualifying scores
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• University of South AlabamacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for the Maritime Launchpad program where ASMS students participate in shipbuilding and systems engineering projects with USA faculty. Students complete hands-on boat building projects and participate in racing competitions on the Mobile River.
• Dauphin Island Sea LabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership providing marine science and research opportunities for ASMS students in Alabama's coastal ecosystem.
• HargroveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partnership supporting experiential learning and STEM education opportunities for ASMS students.
• SpireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partnership providing STEM learning opportunities and industry immersion experiences.
• Alabama Power (AL Power)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partnership supporting STEM education and providing experiential learning opportunities.
• Poarch Creek IndiansminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting ASMS through donations and providing educational opportunities for students.
• AirbusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partnership providing STEM learning and industry immersion opportunities in aerospace.
• Dr. Edward O. WilsonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNamed the Wilson Science Research Center after Dr. Wilson, the renowned Alabamian and 'father of biodiversity' who supports STEM education.
• Zito Russell ArchitectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm that designed the Remote Learning Center and Makerspace renovation.
• E.M. Dunaway General ContractorsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for the Remote Learning Center and Makerspace construction project.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Academy for Mathematics, Science, and Engineering (AMSE): Selective public STEM-focused high school in New Jersey serving high-achieving students. Comparable college-prep STEM focus though smaller and not residential.

Direct peers

• Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJ): Virginia's top-ranked public STEM magnet high school. Comparable selective STEM mission and nationally recognized outcomes, though day-school rather than residential.
• North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM): State-funded public residential high school for advanced STEM studies, with a residential Durham campus and a Morganton site. Closest national analog to ASMS in mission, model, and funding structure.
• Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS): Public residential STEM high school for Mississippi juniors and seniors. Direct peer in tuition-free model, state funding, and college-prep residential STEM mission.
• Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA): Public residential high school for high-achieving Louisiana sophomores, juniors, and seniors with similar STEM/humanities scope. Matches ASMS on state funding, residential model, and selective admissions.
• Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts (ASMSA): Public residential STEM high school for Arkansas juniors and seniors, hosted on the University of Arkansas campus. Comparable in mission, residential model, and tuition-free state funding structure.
• Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA): Public residential STEM academy for Illinois sophomores, juniors, and seniors located in Aurora, IL. Comparable selective residential model and outcomes profile (ACT, AP, research).
• Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science: Kentucky's state-funded residential STEM high school for juniors and seniors, housed on Western Kentucky University campus. Mirrors ASMS's residential/college-credit and research-driven curriculum.
• Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM): State-funded residential STEM school for Oklahoma high schoolers. Directly comparable residential/college-prep STEM mission and tuition-free public model.
• Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS): Texas's residential STEM academy for high-achieving juniors and seniors, housed at the University of North Texas. Similar college-level coursework, residential living-learning environment, and research focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCW0Eu2-UqnPzTDewehUEyiA
• Facebookfacebook.com/AlabamaSchoolOfMathAndScienceOfficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/alabama-school-of-mathematics-and-science
• Instagraminstagram.com/asmsdragons
• Xx.com/ASMSDragons

Compliance2 records

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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