GEORGE JACKSON ACADEMY
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Mission Statement
The mission of George Jackson Academy is to educate high achieving boys, regardless of their economic means, and to inspire courage, integrity, empathy and leadership. Students are presented with rigorous academic challenges that enable them to realize their highest potential. Founded in the Lasallian tradition — education of the head, the heart, and the spirit — the school is committed to graduating young men of character who excel in high school and beyond.
About This Cause
Who We Serve: We serve 102 boys of color in grades 6-8. Students come from all over New York City, with the majority from predominantly under-served neighborhoods in the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, Harlem, Brooklyn and Queens. A third of families earn less than $25,000 per year; more than half live below the poverty level; and over 80% earn less than NYC’s median income level. Impact: - 100% goto a prominent high school - 95% graduate from a four year college on time - Our graduates are lawyers, teachers, activists, doctors, engineers and leaders in their communities. Cost: GJA is a private school with a tuition of $25,000 a year. Families only pay what they can, as little as $250 a year. 100% of families receive deep financial aid. Since we collect little tuition, we raise 90% of our annual operating budget from generous donors who believe in quality education as a means to greater racial and economic equality and a brighter future. Your support for GJA offers students a life-changing education and the promise of a bright future at the nation’s top high schools and colleges. A small donation today can grow into a substantial future education—a true return on investment.