AAMA

What AAMA does

AAMA (Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans) is a Texas nonprofit corporation founded in 1973 and headquartered in Houston, operating George I. Sanchez Charter Schools and a portfolio of community programs. It runs two tuition-free public charter school campuses — North (170 Rittenhouse St.) and South (6001 Gulf Freeway) — serving Pre-K through 12th grade, with 1,124 students currently enrolled and a stated 100% post-secondary placement rate for graduating seniors, 85% of whom are first-generation college students. Charter instruction is delivered in English and Spanish with wraparound services including meals, transportation, counseling, dual credit through Houston Community College, and internship pathways via Genesys Works and The Woods Project.

Beyond K-12, AAMA operates a NAEYC-accredited, Texas Rising Star 4-star Early Childhood Center for children aged 6 weeks to 4 years; a Work and Learn Center providing GED preparation, vocational training, and Adobe certification for opportunity youth ages 16-24; an Adult Education program covering ESL and HSE preparation; and Prevention & Counseling Services in Houston and Laredo that include adolescent outpatient treatment (Casa Phoenix), adult outpatient (Project Tejas), HIV prevention (Minorities Action Program), MOUD treatment (Páso Libre), and the CARF-accredited Concilio Hispano Libre program.

AAMA is funded through a mix of Texas Education Agency charter per-pupil allocations, federal grants (notably SAMHSA), state public-health funding (Texas HHSC, Texas Targeted Opioid Response), and healthcare-system grants (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Houston Methodist Hospital). All participant-facing services are free of charge. The organization does not disclose revenue, has no parent company, and reports no private equity or venture capital ownership. Note: the most recent TEA District Accountability Ratings for 2024 and 2025 were both F, and the campuses have been placed on 'Accredited - Warned' status, which is a material risk to its public funding base.

Name

AAMA

Legal name

AAMA

Website

https://aama.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

AAMA is a Houston-based Texas nonprofit operating George I. Sanchez Charter Schools (Pre-K-12, two campuses, 1,124 students) plus early childhood, adult education, workforce, and behavioral health/MOUD programs serving primarily Latino communities in Houston and Laredo.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Charter School Education and Community Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Adult Education (Municipal/Community Schools) (EDAAAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Assistive Technology (AT) & AAC Services (EDAJAKAF), Special Needs-Inclusive Early Learning Academies (EDACADAI)

Keywords

• Charter school education
• Early childhood education
• Substance abuse treatment
• Workforce development training
• Adult education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AAMA (Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans) is a Texas nonprofit that operates tuition-free public charter schools (George I. Sanchez Charter Schools, Pre-K through 12th grade) along with an Early Childhood Center, an Adult Education program, a Work and Learn Center for workforce training, and Prevention and Counseling services for substance use disorder treatment and HIV prevention. All programs are free or income-agnostic and primarily serve the Latino community in the Houston and Laredo, Texas areas.

Product overview

AAMA (Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans) operates George I. Sanchez Charter Schools as a unified educational ecosystem with multiple interconnected programs. The core offerings include two charter school campuses (North and South) serving Pre-K through 12th grade, an Early Childhood Center for children 6 weeks to 4 years, the Work and Learn Center providing vocational training and career readiness, Adult Education for ESL and HSE preparation, and Prevention and Counseling Services for substance use and mental health support. These programs work together through shared infrastructure including College Readiness Corner for college preparation, Internship Programs connecting students with corporate partners, the Dream Weavers mentorship program, and Athletics/Clubs for student development. All charter school services are tuition-free with wraparound support including free meals, transportation, counseling, tutoring, and after-school programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Early Childhood Center: Childcare program for children 6 weeks to 4 years old
• Work and Learn Center
• Adult Education
• Prevention and Counseling Services
• Project Tejas
• Casa Phoenix
• Minorities Action Program (MAP)
• Concilio Hispano Libre (CHL)
• Páso Libre

Products and services

• George I. Sanchez Charter Schools Open-enrollment, tuition-free public charter schools serving Pre-K through 12th grade with two campuses (North at 170 Rittenhouse St. Houston, TX 77076 and South at 6001 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77023). Offers rigorous instruction, personalized learning environment, and wraparound services for Latino students and first-generation college attendees.
• Early Childhood Center
• Work and Learn Center
• Adult Education Free adult education courses including English as a Second Language (ESL), High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation, and various certification programs with flexible morning and evening class schedules.
• Prevention and Counseling Services Substance use disorder treatment and prevention services including outpatient treatment for adults and adolescents, HIV/STI prevention and testing, Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), and intervention services. Operates in Houston and Laredo and includes sub-programs Project Tejas, Casa Phoenix, Minorities Action Program (MAP), Concilio Hispano Libre (CHL), and Paso Libre.
• Dream Weavers Program Mentorship program for young girls focused on community service and philanthropy, entrepreneurial skills, social skills development, and mental health stability. Includes business plan development and funding opportunities, delivered in partnership with Dreams Unleashed Networks (DUSN).
• Work and Learn Center Social Enterprise Student-operated business applying graphic design and web development skills to serve local businesses and nonprofits. Provides continued experience for Work and Learn Center certificate holders.
• Internship Programs Partnership programs providing internship opportunities including Genesys Works (IT, engineering, accounting internships with major Houston corporations) and The Woods Project (outdoor education and leadership development).

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of Graduated Seniors enter college or the workforce
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Houston Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership allowing qualified high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to take dual credit courses that earn both high school and college credit at no charge to students.
• Genesys WorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFollowing junior year, students participate in an intensive eight-week training program preparing them for internships with major Houston corporations in IT, engineering drafting, or accounting and finance.
• The Woods ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents develop leadership capacity and life skills through outdoor education and environmental awareness program, culminating in a two-week wilderness institute experience.
• Project GRADminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege and career advisor available to meet with students weekly to provide college readiness support and guidance.
• Dreams Unleashed Networks (DUSN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDUSN partners with AAMA to deliver the Dream Weavers mentorship program for young women, focusing on entrepreneurship, community service, and social skills development. Three participants received $2,250 combined in funding for business ideas.
• Gonzalez Law GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides event space for Dream Weavers networking mixer, allowing students to connect with professionals from various fields.
• ComcastminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided laptops to each Dream Weaver participant to support their education and future endeavors.
• NaviancecoreTechnology or IntegrationCollege and career readiness platform used to administer interest inventories and career finder activities beginning in middle school.
• Webb County Community Supervision and Corrections DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRefers clients to AAMA's Treatment Alternative To Incarceration Program (TAIP) for outpatient substance use treatment.
• U.S. Probation - Southern District of TexasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRefers federal probation clients to AAMA for outpatient substance use treatment services.

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Harmony Public Schools: Texas-wide public charter system focused on STEM education with campuses in Houston and other major metros. Direct peer in TEA charter framework, K-12 service model, and focus on first-generation and minority college-bound students.
• KIPP Texas Public Schools: One of the largest Texas public charter networks operating dozens of Pre-K-12 campuses, including a major Houston presence. Direct peer in operating model, TEA charter framework, college-readiness mission, and demographic focus on underserved minority and first-generation college students.
• AVANCE: National nonprofit headquartered in Texas serving Latino families through early childhood education, parenting education, and adult workforce programs. Direct peer in mission alignment with Latino communities, bilingual delivery, and parent-engagement service model.
• YES Prep Public Schools: Houston-based public charter network operating multiple Pre-K-12 campuses serving predominantly low-income and minority students. Direct peer in target geography, student demographic, and charter operator business model, with a comparable wraparound-services philosophy and college-readiness mission.
• Communities In Schools of Houston: Houston-area affiliate of national nonprofit providing integrated student supports (counseling, basic needs, college access) inside K-12 schools. Direct peer in wraparound-services approach for K-12 students, especially at-risk and first-generation populations.
• BakerRipley: Houston-based nonprofit operating integrated community services including charter schools, early childhood, adult education, workforce, immigration, and senior programs. Closest peer to AAMA's multi-program 'community schools + social services' model, with similar funding mix and target demographic.
• IDEA Public Schools: Large Texas-based public charter network with K-12 campuses statewide, focused on college preparation for underserved students. Direct peer in charter school operating model, college-readiness focus, and scale of wraparound services, though significantly larger than AAMA.
• Goodwill Industries of Houston: Houston-area nonprofit operating workforce development, adult education, and job-readiness programs for opportunity youth and low-income adults. Direct peer in the Work and Learn Center's vocational training, GED preparation, and social enterprise functions.

Regional players

• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston: Large regional nonprofit operating counseling, immigration, refugee resettlement, and case management services across the Houston region. Peer in behavioral health and community-services delivery, though broader in scope and not K-12 focused.
• Memorial Assistance Ministries: Houston-area nonprofit offering emergency assistance, adult education (ESL/GED), and case management for underserved families. Peer in adult education and wraparound social services, though smaller scale than AAMA and not K-12 focused.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/AAMASanchezN
• Facebookfacebook.com/AAMAInspire
• Instagraminstagram.com/aamainspire

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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