Amethod Public Schools
In 2004 Jorge Lopez took control of the school. At the time its Academic Performance Index (API) was 650. Lopez received guidance from Ben Chavis, head of the American Indian Model Schools, and established a system similar to the system of American Indian Public Charter School at Oakland Charter Academy. In late September 2007 the Oakland Charter Academy became the second public school in Oakland to win the National Blue Ribbon award. Oakland Charter High School opened in 2007.
American Indian Model Schools
From 2000 to 2012, the demographics of the schools in this charter system have changed markedly, and by 2012 served a student body that was 90% Asian American. In 2000 the small AIPCS had a 62% Native American student body. In 2001 the school increased its enrollment to about 100 students. 52% of the students were Native American. According to Chavis, during that year 12-15 percent of the children were homeless. During Chavis' tenure, the proportion and number of Native American students in AIPCS and the new schools decreased. In 2005 20% of the students were Native American. In 2006 the percentage of Native Americans was more than 13%.