About Aim High St. Louis!

Each summer, more than 300 St. Louis middle school students apply to participate in Aim High St. Louis, a tuition-free academic summer learning program designed to support students during the critical middle school years. Selected Achievers participate in an intensive five-week summer program focused on humanities, math, science, and enrichment electives led by experienced Lead Educators and supported by dedicated volunteer Teaching Assistants.

The learning continues throughout the school year with monthly Saturday Sessions (September–April) that reinforce academic skills, build confidence, and strengthen community. Aim High partners with 30+ school districts across the St. Louis region to recruit students who qualify for free or reduced lunch and live in Promise Zone communities. For many participants, Aim High represents one of the few sustained academic programs available outside of the traditional school day specifically designed to support their transition through middle school and into high school.

These formative years shape students’ academic identity, aspirations, and long-term opportunities. Aim High’s goal is to increase the likelihood that students graduate from high school and pursue college or career pathways by strengthening academic skills, fostering social-emotional growth, and expanding exposure to new environments and possibilities. Through rigorous academics, mentorship, and access to new experiences, Aim High helps young people reimagine what their future can hold.

Luminosity 2026 - Celebrating 35 Years!

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