Results & Research

Below you will find 3rd party evaluations of the benefits of providing students with access to mentoring, tutoring, and advising. You will find information about how the SSA approach impacts college matriculation, academics, school climate, and much more.

3rd Party Reports of SSA Services

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3.6X Increase in College Enrollment
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Increased Engagement & Academics
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College Persistence Increase
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College Melt Prevention
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Graduation & Post Secondary

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86% Increase in Graduation When Paired with Educated Mentor
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20% Increase in High School Graduation Rates
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19% Increase in Retention Rates
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Increased Graduation Rates for Students of Color
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School Climate

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Lowered Unexcused Absences
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Significantly Lowered Discipline Referrals
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90% of Students Suggest the Program for Others to Benefit From
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Reported School Climate Increase by Admins (r=.52)
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Social, Emotional, and Student Well Being

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15% Increase in Social Connectedness
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29% Increase in Perceived Ability to Make Friends
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Decreased Drug Use, Alcohol, and Tobacco
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Mentoring Leads to Decreased Absences, Increased GPA
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Academics and College Readiness

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Reported overall academic performance (r^2 = 76)

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7.7% increase in college interest across student body

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Steady GPA increase over years for mentoring program

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Student reported increase rates of college readiness (3.97 vs 4.44)

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