Aim High St. Louis is a brand that is dedicated to empowering middle school students from high-risk environments in St. Louis, MO.

Their mission is to strengthen the character, self-confidence, determination, and initiative of motivated students through a challenging and engaging academic and personal enrichment program. Their vision is to inspire a desire for learning, staying in school, and becoming respected leaders in the community. Founded in 1991 by faculty members of John Burroughs School, Aim High started with just 50 fifth-grade students attending a summer academic program.

Since then, they have grown significantly and now provide opportunities for approximately 400 middle school students in the St. Louis area from over 60 different elementary schools, tuition-free. Aim High offers year-round programming, including Saturday sessions, to ensure students have continuous access to educational and social development opportunities.

They work in partnership with various schools and organizations, including John Burroughs School and Washington University in St. Louis, to provide their programs. Through their partnerships and dedicated team, Aim High is able to make a difference in the lives of students by fostering their personal and academic growth.

They are committed to transparency and have earned the 2020 Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar