Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School

In August 2022 Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School (AAHS) will launch the first aviation high school in Alabama for 9-12th grade students in Bessemer, AL. AAHS desires an education partnership with Bessemer City Schools in introducing a high rigor, high support start-up charter school that will equip students from 35022, 35023, 35111, 35226, 35244, and other surrounding areas with 21st century skills to be leaders of the aerospace and aviation industry.

Their mission is to provide a diverse group of students rigorous college prep and an authentic industry-aligned STEM education to prepare students to be leaders in the classroom and in the aerospace and aviation industry.

Their vision is to create clearly defined pathways into aviation and aerospace careers for all students creating a diverse pipeline of future industry leaders.

Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School will be located on the Bessemer Airport campus serving approximately 520 students grades 9-12 at full capacity. The school will begin with a founding Freshman class of 125 “Young Aviation Professionals.” Educational Need & Anticipated Student Population Alabama aspires to be among the top performing states in K-12 education, and we are confident Bessemer City and surrounding area students can lead the charge. AAHS plans to assist Bessemer in meeting the 71% Math/ELA proficiency goals set in Alabama’s ESSA Plan for 2030. Our founding team recognizes the academic needs of Bessemer City and surrounding area families and are compelled to serve the local community by offering a high rigor college and career prep schooling experience.

AAHS will provide the avenue for students to be ready! We believe that a rigorous, college-aligned academic model, and an aerospace and aviation STEM focus will help our students excel and immediately begin closing the proficiency gap. We plan to become a hub for academic excellence and innovation that can produce best practices that are replicable across our city. AAHS students will leave with options rather than limitations. They will be prepared to attend a 2-year/4-year academic institution or employment leading to job security, higher wages, and a better quality of life.

Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School

Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School's Charter Contract