Apply for the 2026–2027 School Year
Four short steps, saved as you go. Add every student in your family. Someone from Aim Academy will contact you after you submit.
How enrollment works
- 01Visit AimCome to an Open House, or call the front office to ask about a visit.
- 02Complete the enrollment formA short online form begins the enrollment process.
- 03Connect with our teamOur Family Liaison helps with next steps, transportation and interpretation.
AIM Academy of Science and Technology (AAST) is a public charter school of choice for parents and students. AAST is open to all students and will accept applications in the order of first come first serve. AAST will utilize an open admission and lottery process to provide equal access to all students who apply, will not limit admission beyond grade level and class size capacity and will only exempt prospective students from the lottery that are provided preference in federal guidance and state law.
AAST will admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available to students at the school. AAST will not limit admission to pupils on the basis of intellectual ability or measures of achievement.
- 612-452-2274
- 612-452-2293
- admin@aimacademymn.org
- 2831 12th Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Questions families ask before enrolling
Can’t find your answer? Call the front office at 612-452-2274 or send us a message.
Is Aim Academy a charter school?
Yes. Aim Academy of Science and Technology is a tuition-free public charter school in South Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving grades 6–12. It is authorized by Innovative Quality Schools (IQS), is part of the Minnesota public school system, and is governed by its own elected Board of Directors.
Is there tuition?
No. Aim Academy is a public charter school, so there is no tuition and no fee to apply. Breakfast and lunch are served at school, and school bus transportation is available.
What grades does Aim Academy serve?
Grades 6 through 12. Middle school (grades 6–8) and high school (grades 9–12) share one building at 2831 12th Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55407.
Do we have to live in Minneapolis to apply?
No. Like every Minnesota charter school, Aim Academy is open to any student in the state who is entering grades 6–12, whatever their address or home school district. Aim serves students from across the Twin Cities.
How does admission work? Is there a lottery?
Applications are accepted in the order they arrive. If more students apply for a grade than there are seats, Aim Academy holds a lottery so that every applicant has an equal chance, as Minnesota law requires. Admission is never based on grades, test scores or ability.
How do I enroll my child?
Complete the online enrollment form on this page. It saves as you go, and you can add every student in your family. Someone from Aim Academy will contact you about next steps. You can also call the front office at 612-452-2274 or visit the school at 2831 12th Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55407.
Does Aim Academy provide transportation?
Yes. Aim Academy offers school bus transportation. Pickup and drop-off times are shared at Open House, and families can call the transportation line at 612-298-0149 with any question about the bus.
What are the school hours?
Student drop-off is from 6:50 to 7:15 AM and pick-up is from 2:15 to 2:45 PM. The After School Program runs Monday through Thursday from 2:30 to 4:00 PM for grades 6–12, with academic support, sports and clubs.
What makes Aim Academy different from other schools in Minneapolis?
Every class at Aim is STEM-based, and the school is built on three frames of success: culturally responsive mentorship, integrated STEM education, and connections with technology-based businesses. Middle schoolers learn coding and web design; high schoolers take data analytics, artificial intelligence, AP courses and AVID; 9th and 10th graders visit the University of Minnesota; and juniors and seniors can shadow or work with professionals at Twin Cities STEM companies.
Do you offer interpretation or classes in other languages?
Yes. Interpretation is available so that every family can talk with teachers and staff; ask at the front desk. Students can also take world language classes, including Arabic I and II in high school.
Can we visit the school before enrolling?
Yes. Call the front office at 612-452-2274 or email admin@aimacademymn.org to ask about a visit. Aim also holds an Open House before the school year starts; the date is on the school calendar.