Albuquerque Institute for Mathematics and Science @ UNM (AIMS@UNM) is committed to preparing its students, grades six thru twelve, for college, community, and beyond through a rigorous focus on math and science and an emphasis on global participation. AIMS@UNM is New Mexico's #1 charter school.
For 12 years we have provided an extraordinary education to students in the Albuquerque metro who are interested in pursuing careers requiring advanced math, science, and technology skills.We have been A-rated in the past six years by NM Public Education Department and have scored highest in national PARCC and international PISA.
For 12 years we have provided an extraordinary education to students in the Albuquerque metro who are interested in pursuing careers requiring advanced math, science, and technology skills.We have been A-rated in the past six years by NM Public Education Department and have scored highest in national PARCC and international PISA.
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Today the school has consistently moved toward an environment where all participants cooperate to continue in the same positive direction. There's a deep consensus on priorities and traditions that allow achievement of those priorities. At AIMS, there has been a great effort to establish the lore of the school, which is handed down student to student, and parent to parent.
The Albuquerque Institute for Mathematics and Science at University of New Mexico (AIMS@UNM) is currently the only high school affiliated with the University of New Mexico.
Devoted to the education of motivated students and focused on excellence in math and science education, our mission is to educate an intellectual blend of culturally, ethnically and economically diverse students in a culture of rigor and fortitude; driven by motivation, fueled by innovation and guided by a public service.
Devoted to the education of motivated students and focused on excellence in math and science education, our mission is to educate an intellectual blend of culturally, ethnically and economically diverse students in a culture of rigor and fortitude; driven by motivation, fueled by innovation and guided by a public service.
Admission to AIMS is determined by lottery selection. If you would like your son or daughter to be considered for enrollment, please download a student application form and enrollment packet. Families will be notified by mail if your student is drawn in the lottery, in person lottery observations are not allowed until further notice.
AIMS serves a diverse student body. We specifically target students with a serious interest in science, math, and technology and groups typically underrepresented in the fields of science and engineering, including young women, students of color, students from low-income households, and students who would be first-generation college graduates.
AIMS@ UNM is located on the University of New Mexico Science and Technology Park, which houses a multitude of Science and Technology businesses. It is the privilege of AIMS@UNM to be housed on this location, and it is our responsibility to present an image that in no way detracts from the business atmosphere of the Park.
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Laken Baca
Sep 06, 2019
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This school has done so much for me as a student. I have learned to be a successful individual and learned so many life lessons early so I can be successful in college and my career. Life lessons that have to be experienced. Life lessons that cannot be spoken upon and learned. Thanks to AIMS, I feel like a person who is ready to conquer the world. Teachers have helped me learn things academically, pushed me to a higher level of understanding, given me grace, taught me so much, and are personable and relatable. I am appreciative most to my parents. They fought for me to get into the school. They
Dom Animations
Aug 23, 2019
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I am surprised to read some of the negative reviews on here. My husband and I have been extremely impressed with this school. Our son started 6th grade this year and it has been nothing but positive. Academically, I feel confident in sending him to school and knowing he is being challenged. I do not know many teachers personally, but through conversations with my son I could tell how much these teachers care about their students and their success. They push these kids, but in a way that encourages and inspires them. One of the things that surprised us all (including my son) was the PE/Karate program
Gary Trujillo
Jun 29, 2019
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Our Daughter has been at AIMS since 6th grade and will be graduating this year. AIMS has been a great experience for her and has pushed her to expand her learning and her goals. She likes her teachers and gets along great with both the vice-principal and principal. She has already been accepted to 4 universities based upon her excellent grades and she has pushed herself to take dual credit classes at UNM & CNM, because the teachers have inspired her to get a good education. We want to thank all of the AIMS teachers & staff for inspiring our daughter to be the best she can be. Upon graduation she
Rik Bhattacharyya
Jan 02, 2019
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Recently I moved to PA from NM and I now realize how AIMS@UNM is not a good school. I originally came to the school because the principal gave a huge speech about how she made it the best school in NM and how people are becoming the best students in the country but that is just all lies. My middle school here is PA has better classes than that of AIMS. I understand the whole NM school system isn't the best but that should mean that they try to add more variety and classes to AIMS rather than the principal going to meetings with senators, etc. to show how great she is. They have 2 years of world
Quirky
Sep 18, 2018
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In my opinion, AIMS is a highly average school. It is very beneficial to the smart kids, but most of the kids like me struggle with lack of understanding and teaching. However not every single teacher is like this, there are a few teachers who are thoroughly engaged with the students and want them to learn. There is also a lack of equality and justice, as many teachers have favorites over others even though they claim they aren't allowed to have favorites. I just think every teacher could use a self-evaluation.
Nicholas Hutt
Jan 04, 2018
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As an Aims student I would say that this school is exactly what it says and is great academically. I do agree that sometimes there are not enough room for extra curricular activities however it prepares for hard collage classes and is great. There is a connection the teachers have with the students and makes it seem more at "home". However, you do need to build the relationships with the administration and be more "outgoing". This is great for building social skills
Jordan Montoya
Jul 19, 2017
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As a student at aims, ive been here for a few years and the school isnt all its said to be the principal does not care about the students and you barely even see her, she never interacts with students either. When you come to the schools open houses the school is made to look like the best school ever and the teachers and adminstration care so much. There are a select few that do care but in reality most do not care. also most of the students do not have any social skills.
Crow Shadowfire
Jul 11, 2017
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Great school, helped me advance as a person, and to the people who say the principle is often absent, she is frequently in meetings trying to open up aims west. All of the teachers care deeply about the students, and are very friendly. There are small class sizes, allowing for individual attention. Although it is not a place for everyone, I have found a home here.
Sarah Wood
Jul 30, 2015
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This school opened when my son was barely starting primary school and began strictly as a 4 yr HS only, but I planned for years and they began a mid-school program just in time! Extremely competitive to get accepted but it is an Ivy league school in every way, but free!! Best school in NM as far as all the test scores, GPA's, and has national attention for it's almost 100% graduate rate of students who must excell in AP Honor courses, are required to attend college classes after 9th grade, and are heavily dependent on community service hours to develop highly functioning intelligent adults!! It
