AURORA ACADEMIC
C H A R T E R S C H O O L
HISTORY
Founded to offer a challenging, academically focused public education option, Aurora Academic Charter School is built on structured instruction, strong core knowledge, and high expectations for every student. Over time, Aurora has grown from a single-campus charter school into a thriving multi-campus school community, while remaining grounded in its commitment to academic excellence, character development, and a clear, purposeful approach to learning.
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Celebrating Three Decades of Academic Excellence
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Aurora Academic Charter School’s charter was granted on May 16, 1996, and the school opened later that year in Edmonton with 280 Kindergarten to Grade 8 students. Grade 9 was added in 1997, and in 2007, Aurora relocated to its Sherbrooke site, marking an important step in the school’s continued growth and development.
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A significant new chapter began in 2022, when Aurora launched its high school programme and extended its educational model into secondary education. In the years that followed, Aurora continued to expand, reflecting both sustained family demand and the school’s long-term vision for thoughtful, purposeful growth.
We opened our doors in 1996 with 280 eager students.
Aurora Academic Charter School began with a clear purpose: to provide a structured, academically focused public education for families seeking something different. Opening in Edmonton with 280 Kindergarten to Grade 8 students, the school quickly established a strong foundation built on high expectations, orderly classrooms, and a commitment to student success.
That foundation continues to guide Aurora today, shaping both its growth and its approach to teaching and learning.
Founding Years
Growth and Establishment
1996
1997
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charter granted by the Government of Alberta
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Grades K–8 offered
2007
Aurora moved from the Misericordia site to the Sherbrooke Junior High School facility
2014
The school was renamed Aurora Academic Charter School, followed by a new logo.
2015
A collective agreement was established between AACS teachers and the AACS Board of Directors.
2022
Aurora launched its high school programme, beginning with Grade 10 at the Parkwest site.
2023
The Alberta Avenue campus was acquired, supporting expanded grade configurations across primary and secondary programming.
2025
The Skyrattler campus opened and currently serves students in Grades 5 to 7.
Expansion and Renewal
