Who are the students we serve?

Students from school districts throughout Snohomish, Island and North King County
Generally male (80% to 85%)
Ethnic background is approximately 75% Caucasian, Asian-Pacific islander, 7% with African-American and Hispanic each representing 6%.
More than 25% are from low income families
About 50% have an Individual Educational Plan (IEP)
More than 80% of the juniors in our program return to high school and complete their senior year
95% of the seniors in our program receive their high school diploma, going onto college, vocational training or full time employment

What are dropout rates in Snohomish County and their impacts to our community?

One out of four (25%) kids entering school today will drop out before graduation (Herald February, 2005 article)
Four out of five (80%) of our prison inmates are dropouts (Herald guest commentary , April, 2005)
Snohomish County is spending more than 70 cents out of every taxpayer dollar on crime and punishment.

By the time a high school graduate reaches age 25, they will earn 40% more weekly than the dropout --$554 compared to $396 (2005 Department of Labor statistics)
By the age of 25, the high school dropout will average an 8.8% unemployment rate as opposed to the high school graduate’s rate of 5.5% (2005 Department of Labor statistics)
The manufacturing sector in Snohomish County accounts for 20% -25% of jobs and could expand another 16% over the next 25 years (The Herald, 8/19/06)
A national study done by the American Manufacturing Institute indicates for every dollar spent in employment training yields a $2.34 return on the investment (study published spring of 2005)