Albert Einstein Academies Middle School

Name

Albert Einstein Academies Middle School

Legal name

Albert Einstein Academies

Website

https://aeacs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK), Charter Special Education & Inclusive Programs (EDAJACAF)

Keywords

• Charter school education
• IB curriculum programs
• Middle school education
• Bilingual language programs
• International student exchange

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil State Funding: As a free public charter school, AEA is funded primarily through per-pupil state apportionment based on average daily attendance (ADA). This is the core recurring revenue stream derived from public education funding formulas.
2. Government Grants (ELO, ELOP, ESSER III, EEF, EPA, LCAP): AEA receives designated state and federal grant funding including Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant (ELO), Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP), ESSER III (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief), Educator Effectiveness Funds (EEF), Education Protection Account (EPA), and Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) funds. These are allocated annually for specific educational programs and purposes.
3. Private Donations: Friends of Albert Einstein Academies (FoAEA) operates a non-profit parent organization that raises funds through annual events such as the 20th Annual Silent Auction. Donations support art, music, physical education, and enrichment programs. The school also accepts direct donations through its website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Albert Einstein Academy Charter Middle School (AEACMS) is a tuition-free public charter middle school serving grades 6-8 in San Diego, California, offering the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) within a globally-recognized inquiry-based curriculum. Core academic delivery is supplemented by German and Spanish language pathways, the ExchangeStein international student exchange, AfterStein after-school programming, athletics (soccer, basketball, cheerleading, flag football, volleyball), and music and art enrichment.

Product overview

Albert Einstein Academies is a network of tuition-free public charter schools in San Diego, CA consisting of Albert Einstein Academy Charter Elementary School (AEACES, K-5), Albert Einstein Academy Charter Middle School (AEACMS, grades 6-8), and Albert Einstein Academy Charter High School (AEACHS, opening Fall 2027). The schools offer the International Baccalaureate curriculum including Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and upcoming Diploma Programme (DP). Core offerings include academic programs, language instruction (German and Spanish), ExchangeStein international exchange, AfterStein after-school care, athletics, music, and art programs. The school operates technology platforms including PowerSchool for student information management, Schoology for learning management, and RevTrak for payments. The middle school serves grades 6-8 at 458 26th Street, San Diego, CA 92102.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Albert Einstein Academy Charter Elementary School (AEACES): Elementary school campus serving grades K-5, offering IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)
• Albert Einstein Academy Charter Middle School (AEACMS)
• Albert Einstein Academy Charter High School (AEACHS)
• AfterStein
• ExchangeStein
• AEACES German Language Program
• AEA International Student Exchange Program

Products and services

• Albert Einstein Academy Charter Middle School (AEACMS) — IB MYP Academic Program Tuition-free public charter middle school program serving grades 6-8 at 458 26th Street, San Diego, CA 92102, delivering the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) through Units of Inquiry aligned with the 10 IB Learner Profile attributes.
• German and Spanish Language Programs Bilingual pathways allowing middle school students (grades 6-8) to continue German language studies from elementary or begin Spanish; assessed through AVANT language testing and DSD exams for German students, qualifying performers can earn high school foreign language credit.
• ExchangeStein International Student Exchange Program Foreign travel and exchange program grounded in the IB learner profile attributes that nurtures curious, knowledgeable, and compassionate students through cultural and language exposure, including Germany exchange and AEA Global Explorers trips combining cultural exploration with service learning.
• AfterStein After-School Program After-school program for enrolled students offering unique clubs, academic support, tutoring, physical play, and sports in a safe and healthy learning environment, with registration through mymealtime.com.
• Athletics Program Middle school athletics department offering soccer, basketball, cheerleading, flag football, and volleyball, focused on sportsmanship, respect, responsibility, and good citizenship.
• Music and Art Programs Comprehensive music and visual arts education enabling students to develop musical talents and explore various artistic mediums and techniques, sharing their work with the school community.
• Special Education and Mental Health Services Comprehensive student support including Special Education Program coordination, 504 accommodations, mental health services, and connections to external agencies for student and family needs, delivered through the El Dorado Charter SELPA.
• Free Uniform Program Annual provision of free school uniforms (2 polo shirts and 1 sweatshirt with the AEA logo) to every student at the start of the school year, with uniform bottoms (navy blue or khaki) supplied by families.
• Enrollment and Lottery System Free lottery-based enrollment system with a public interest list and priority information for prospective students across the San Diego service area.
• School Lunch Program Free and reduced-price meals program providing nutrition support for eligible middle school students, managed through a dedicated contact ([email protected]).
• Friends of AEA (FoAEA) Annual Silent Auction Annual silent auction fundraiser operated by the all-volunteer FoAEA parent nonprofit to support art, music, physical education, and enrichment programs, hosted on the BetterWorld online auction platform.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008AEA is an authorized IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP, opening Fall 2026). The IB organization provides the curriculum framework, teacher training, assessment standards, and authorization process. AEA's IB curriculum is central to its educational mission and differentiates the school from traditional public schools.
• PASCH Initiative (German Federal Foreign Office)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008AEA is a designated PASCH School (Partner School of the German Federal Foreign Office) since 2008. The PASCH network connects German-language schools worldwide and provides cultural programs, student exchanges, and funding support to strengthen German language education abroad.
• San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSDUSD is AEA's charter authorizer. AEA's charter was revised and approved by the SDUSD Board of Education (December 2025). As the authorizing district, SDUSD oversees AEA's compliance with its charter petition and educational standards.
• El Dorado Charter SELPA (Special Education Local Plan Area)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEA participates in the El Dorado Charter SELPA for special education services. Both AEACES and AEACMS have signed participation agreements (2021-22) with the SELPA. The SELPA provides governance, special education program support, and compliance oversight for charter school members.
• Friends of Albert Einstein Academies (FoAEA)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoAEA is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization committed to cultivating a positive community for the enrichment of all AEA students. FoAEA raises funds through annual events (20th Annual Silent Auction), supports school programs (art, music, PE), and engages the parent community. The organization runs its own board elections and annual meetings.
• International Exchange Program Partners (Germany, AEA Global Explorers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEA operates the ExchangeStein international student exchange program for middle school students. Exchange students from Germany participated in CAASPP testing and departed April 28 for a trip to Germany (April 28–May 15). AEA also launched the AEA Global Explorers program with Madrid as its first destination in 2026, combining cultural exploration with service learning.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• e3 Civic High: San Diego charter high school (grades 9-12) located in the downtown Central Library. Comparable to AEA's planned AEACHS as a San Diego-area tuition-free charter serving high school students.
• San Diego Cooperative Charter School: Tuition-free public charter school in San Diego serving grades K-8. Comparable to AEA's elementary and middle school campuses in terms of grade span, public charter status, and San Diego market.
• High Tech High: San Diego-based public charter school network serving grades K-12 with a project-based learning focus. Highly comparable to AEA as another tuition-free, innovation-oriented charter network operating in the same metro area and competing for similar families.
• Classical Academies: San Diego-area public charter school network offering a classical curriculum across multiple campuses. Comparable to AEA as a multi-campus tuition-free charter network in the same regional market with a defined curriculum identity.
• Magnolia Science Academy San Diego: San Diego charter school within the Magnolia Public Schools network focused on STEM education. Comparable to AEA as a tuition-free public charter in the same metro area serving similar grade levels.
• Pacific Charter School: San Diego-area charter school emphasizing inquiry-based learning. Comparable to AEA in using constructivist, inquiry-driven pedagogy and operating as a tuition-free public charter in the same regional market.
• Kavod Charter School: San Diego public charter serving grades K-8 with a dual-language (Hebrew/English) immersion program. Comparable to AEA as another tuition-free charter using language immersion as a core differentiator in the same metro area.
• The O'Farrell Charter School: San Diego-area public charter serving grades K-12. Comparable to AEA in charter structure, grade span, and San Diego market, though without the IB/German specialization.

Broad incumbents

• KIPP San Diego: San Diego affiliate of the national KIPP charter network serving grades K-8. Comparable to AEA in operating as a tuition-free public charter serving similar grade spans in the same metro area, with a college-prep orientation.
• BASIS Charter Schools: National network of tuition-free public charter schools known for rigorous, college-prep curricula including IB-aligned coursework. Comparable to AEA in targeting academically focused families and offering IB-adjacent programming, though at significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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