Arts Impact Middle School (Aims)

507 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Arts Impact Middle School (AIMS), located in the King-Lincoln District of Columbus, Ohio, is a specialized arts-integrated magnet school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Columbus City Schools district, the institution is recognized for its unique educational philosophy that embeds the fine and performing arts into the core academic curriculum. Instead of viewing arts as an elective, AIMS utilizes movement, music, drama, and visual arts as tools to help students engage with, understand, and retain standard academic subjects like math, science, and social studies.

The school is highly regarded for its commitment to cultivating both academic excellence and creative expression. By fostering a collaborative environment, AIMS aims to develop well-rounded students who possess strong critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills. The school’s central location and focus on arts-based pedagogy make it a distinctive choice for families seeking an immersive, project-based learning environment that encourages students to find their unique "voice" while preparing them for high school and beyond.

507

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arts Impact Middle School (Aims)
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	42
Black	364
Asian	1
Two or More	41

Black
364 (71.8%)
White
59 (11.6%)
Hispanic
42 (8.3%)
Two or More
41 (8.1%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Columbus City Schools District
Phone:	(614)365-5558
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
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

Grade 6 159

Grade 7 172

Grade 8 176