Our Impact
Last year, Communities In Schools® (CIS®) reached
1.8 million students with our supports and essential resources. CIS surrounds students with a community of support so they stay – and succeed – in school.
BUT THERE ARE MORE KIDS WHO STILL NEED SUPPORT
Kids can’t get an education – or graduate and reap the benefits that come from a high school degree – if they’re not in school. Inequitable learning conditions and disparities in chronic absenteeism, drop-out rates, and graduation rates far predate the pandemic.
More than
12 million
children
live in poverty
Leveling the Playing Field
Our model of integrated student supports is not about doing the work for students. It’s about making sure all students have access to the community resources and tools they need to unlock their potential and thrive.
WE DO THIS BY:
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Setting Students Up for Success
OUR GOAL IS SIMPLE:
put students at the center and surround them with a caring community of support, anchored by our dedicated staff. Here are some stories about how we do that.
Student Success Lasts a Lifetime
LAST YEAR, OUR EFFORTS RESULTED IN THE FOLLOWING:
99%
of our students remained in school through the end of the 2021-22 school year
97%
of our K-11 students were promoted to the next grade
95%
of our seniors graduated or received a GED
88%
of our students met or made progress toward at least one of their academic goals
84%
of our students met or made progress toward at least one of their behavior goals
73%
of our students met or made progress toward at least one of their attendance goals
Locally Focused. Nationally Active.
28 STATES + DC
current network span
3,270
schools and community sites served in the 2021-22 school year
1.8 MILLION
students reached in the 2021-22 school year
All students deserve educations that lead to successful futures.
Students thrive when they are in environments where they feel safe, respected, engaged and valued. When students feel safe, they respond with enthusiasm and commitment. When they are engaged, they strive to succeed and learn more effectively. When we show them they are valued, they embrace their potential and create stronger futures for themselves and their communities.
Communities In Schools to Support 130,000 More Students in 2023-2024 School Year
The CIS Network will partner with new schools and invest more resources into existing schools in the 2023-2024 school year.
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