35 Years of Opening Doors to Opportunity
We partner with middle school students from historically under-resourced communities to build confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning—tuition-free.
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Founded in 1991. Still Opening Doors.
Aim High was founded by John Burroughs School faculty members Ellen Moceri and Richard Sandler. What started with 50 fifth graders has grown into a program serving approximately 400 Achievers annually from over 60 schools across St. Louis — entirely tuition-free.
What We Do
A tuition-free, four-year commitment through intensive summer programming and year-round Saturday sessions. Free transportation, meals, and materials for every Achiever.
Summer Intensive
Five weeks of rigorous academics in math, science, English, and history — plus electives from robotics to ceramics. Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM.
Saturday Sessions
Monthly enrichment from September through April. Themed programming includes wellness, service learning, Black history, and civic engagement.
Electives & Experiences
Robotics, coding, drama, dance, ceramics, creative writing — Achievers choose hands-on exploration that sparks curiosity and builds confidence.
Impact that endures
Three and a half decades of measurable change in student lives and futures.
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