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HIGH JUMP FACTS
of High Jump alums have enrolled in a
four-year college in the past three years
– a rate much higher than national
rates for youth with limited resources
More than
Starting in 2015: three full-size campuses at Latin, Lab & Parker
High Jump alums are
current Latin students
Evidence of the power of the
Latin & High Jump partnership
High Jump alumni have graduated from Latin
From the time that former Upper School Director Eleanor Nicholson wrote the grant
proposal that led to the creation of High Jump in 1989, Latin has been a proud supporter
and partner of the program and its mission. High Jump has done an outstanding job
over the years in providing academic and social enrichment for seventh and eighth-grade
students with great academic potential but limited economic means.
The numbers tell the story: High Jump is strong and growing.
of High Jump alumni enroll in more selective
colleges & universities vs. 16% of their peers
– other high-performing students with limited resources
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