Founded in 1996, AIMS K-12 began as a middle school (AIPCS) by Native American families looking to retain a cultural connection for their children. AIPCS was Oakland’s second publicly-funded charter school. In 2006, AIPCS became the first Oakland public charter school in Oakland to win recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School. Later that year, AIPCS expanded to include a high school (AIPHS), and, in 2012, AIMS K-12 expanded to include an elementary school. As AIMS K-12 grew, the student body became increasingly diverse, and, in 2018, both our elementary and middle schools were recognized for nearly closing the achievement gap for African American students. To date, AIMS K-12
currently serves approximately 1300 students.

AIMS CREDO

The Family:    We are a family at AIMS K-12.
The Goal:    We are always working for academic and social excellence.
The Faith:    We will prosper by focusing and working toward our goals.
The Journey:    We will go forward, continue working, and remember we will always be a part of the AIMS Schools family.

AIMS VALUES

Excellence: Commitment to excellence in all that we do
Wisdom and Knowledge: Pursuit of wisdom and knowledge as intrinsically valuable
Empathy: Recognition of dignity and worth of every human being
Family and Community: Building of family and community
Equity:  Social awareness and justice that leads to action
Legacy: The continued preservation and development of AIMS methodologies for 21st century learners and educators.