ATLAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SAINT LOUIS, MO · Education
Mission
THE MISSION OF ATLAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS TO EDUCATE THE WHOLE CHILD BY COMBINING A RIGOROUS ACADEMIC PROGRAM WITH AUTHENTIC, REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCES SO ALL STUDENTS THRIVE IN MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL, AND BEYOND. AT ATLAS, WE ENVISION A TIME WHEN ALL STUDENTS IN ST. LOUIS HAVE THE SKILLS AND HABITS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE 21ST CENTURY AND WHERE ST. LOUIS IS HERALDED AS A MODEL OF A FLOURISHING, DIVERSE, AND EMPOWERED COMMUNITY. WE LEVERAGE THE UNIQUE RESOURCES OF OUR AMAZING CITY TO PROVIDE UNFORGETTABLE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR KIDS. OUR SCHOOL MODEL IS DESIGNED NOT ONLY TO ENSURE THAT OUR STUDENTS ARE ACADEMICALLY EXCEPTIONAL, BUT ARE CREATIVE AND CRITICAL THINKERS, LIFE-LONG LEARNERS, CULTURALLY COMPETENT CITIZENS, WELL-ROUNDED INDIVIDUALS, AND COLLABORATIVE TEAM MEMBERS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds ATLAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$2.5M in foundation grants on record from 5 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Opportunity Trust D/B/A Zest Education | $2.1M | 4 |
| New Schools Fund | $289K | 2 |
| Charter Fund Inc D/B/A Charter School Growth Fund | $260K | 2 |
| Center for Education Reform | $200K | 2 |
| 4point0 Schools | $10K | 1 |
Leadership
COLBY HECKENDORN — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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