Our 2016 seniors had a
4-year graduation rate significantly higher than the city and state in 2015.
Newark 69.6%
NewJersey 89.7%
People's Prep 94.5%
We never give up
We give more to get more
We focus on results
We are grateful for our oppotunities
We are eager to learn
We embrace our mistakes
Percentage of this year’s seniors graduated
Percentage of students who were accepted into 2 or 4 colleges
Percentage of People’s Prep students will be the first generation college graduates in their family
(by the numbers)
Percentage of students eligible for free/reduced meals
Percentage of students with disabilities
Percentage of students who will be first generation college graduates
Percentage of students of color
And we’re only just starting to realize our full mission
In 2015 more than 90% of our first-ever graduating class, the class of 2019 (named for the year they will graduate from college), was accepted to college. This includes schools like Howard, Morehouse, Rutgers, Seton Hall, St. Michael's, Temple, The College of St. Elizabeth, and UMass Boston. While there is much to be proud of, there is still much more to be done.
Kashawn Griffin, recent People's Prep graduate and currently a sophomore at Fairleigh Dickinson University, shares his personal story about growing up in Newark, NJ and the impact of mentors.
Student uniform set
College workshops
College application fees
Student - athlete development
9th grade college trips (whole grade)
Summer bridge program to help college enrollment
College tuition gap funding (not covered by financial aid/scholarships)
ACT/SAT testing preparation
Summer internship stipends (8 week summer cost)
New teacher professional development and teacher leadership training
Meghan Wood, Director of Development
917-301-5963
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