AIM Higher College Prep Academy

Espiritu Schools (92902)
4848 S CENTRAL AVE
PHOENIX, AZ 85040
Charter School 70 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
AIM Higher College Prep Academy is a public charter school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students as part of the Espiritu Community Development Corporation network. Dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal character, the academy emphasizes a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum designed to prepare students for the demands of higher education. The school's mission is deeply rooted in the success of the surrounding South Phoenix community, aiming to provide a supportive environment that equips students with the critical thinking skills and discipline necessary for long-term achievement.

Beyond its focus on core academics, AIM Higher places a strong emphasis on cultivating a community-oriented culture and values-based leadership. The school integrates various enrichment opportunities and instructional strategies intended to engage students holistically, ensuring they are not only prepared for college but also empowered to become responsible citizens. By maintaining a structured educational setting and prioritizing strong teacher-student relationships, the academy seeks to bridge the achievement gap and provide high-quality educational opportunities to local families.
70
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    67 (95.7%)
  • White
    1 (1.4%)
  • Black
    1 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Inactive
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Espiritu Schools (92902)
Phone: (602)243-7788
Website: http://www.espiritu.org
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 70
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 7 29
Grade 8 41
Gender Ratio