Nonprofit
The Neighborhood Academy
Mission
Our Mission:
The Neighborhood Academy is a faith-based, college preparatory, independent school whose mission is to break the cycle of generational poverty by empowering youth and preparing them for college and citizenship.
Our mission statement guides an organizational-wide effort to ensure that through holistic education, our students will be prepared for success in every facet of life. It is our belief that all students should have access to a high-quality education no matter a student’s background or socio-economic status.
Our Mission:
The Neighborhood Academy is a faith-based, college preparatory, independent school whose mission is to break the cycle of generational poverty by empowering youth and preparing them for college and citizenship.
Our mission statement guides an organizational-wide effort to ensure that through holistic education, our students will be prepared for success in every facet of life. It is our belief that all students should have access to a high-quality education no matter a student’s background or socio-economic status.
About Us
The Neighborhood Academy, comprised of a middle school and high school, is designed to remove every barrier that prevents young people from thinking about their futures and the steps needed to achieve their goals. Our holistic set of programs ensures that all issues affecting young people are addressed. Students who cross our threshold enter into a tight-knit network of concerned adults who constantly evaluate their progress; in return, they commit to valuing their education, setting new habits of heart and mind, and growing into adults with character who will contribute to their communities.
We provide the following set of resources to our students and families, all of whom receive a full scholarship:
- 100% of our graduating seniors are accepted to college
- Tuition assistance for all (our families pay $50-450 per month vs. full-tuition of nearly $30,000 per year)
- Transportation provided by students’ home district
- Three meals served every day
- Guidance through the college application and scholarship process
- 16:1 student/teacher ratio
- College-prep curriculum
- Co-curricular after-school arts & athletics
- Engaging summer programming, which includes classes, engagement with local colleges, and enriching field trips.
- 30+ college visits by the time a student graduates
- Alumni support , including staff visits to campus and dedicated internship placement through corporate connections
- On average, 81% of our alumni graduate college within 5 years
- Mandatory mental and emotional individual and group counseling
The Neighborhood Academy, comprised of a middle school and high school, is designed to remove every barrier that prevents young people from thinking about their futures and the steps needed to achieve their goals. Our holistic set of programs ensures that all issues affecting young people are addressed. Students who cross our threshold enter into a tight-knit network of concerned adults who constantly evaluate their progress; in return, they commit to valuing their education, setting new habits of heart and mind, and growing into adults with character who will contribute to their communities.
We provide the following set of resources to our students and families, all of whom receive a full scholarship:
- 100% of our graduating seniors are accepted to college
- Tuition assistance for all (our families pay $50-450 per month vs. full-tuition of nearly $30,000 per year)
- Transportation provided by students’ home district
- Three meals served every day
- Guidance…
Cause Areas Include
- Children & Youth
- Education
- Volunteering
Location & Contact
- 412-362-2001
- 709 N. Aiken Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, United States
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