Results & Supporters
Impact
Large bodies of research show that the lack of a high school diploma or GED considerably lowers a person’s employability and economic security throughout their lifetime and results in poorer overall health, unstable housing conditions, increased exposure to violence, and higher rates of poverty (Alliance for Excellent Education). In addition, data shows that one person who drops out will cost taxpayers $292,000 over their lifetime.
With the support of our community and school districts across Colorado, CYC is building future leaders today through one-on-one guidance, customized literacy and academic instruction, and educational access.
Student Demographics
2,856 students were served by CYC last year
- 52% Male
- 47% Female
- 1% Transgender or Self-identify
- 1% American Indian or Alaskan Native
- 2% Asian or Pacific Islander
- 1% Other
- 8% Black or African American
- 48% Hispanic
- 7% Two or More Races
- 33% White
All life events are high school students only*
- 82% are eligible for free and reduced lunch
- 29% have been involved in the court system
- 5% have been involved in the child welfare system
- 15% are experiencing homelessness
- 10% are pregnant or parenting
- 12% Self identify as LGBTQ
Corporate Partners
Grant Funders
Senior Supporters: over $25,000
Phillip B. Golberg Fund (via Denver Foundation)
Peierls Foundation
Junior Supporters: $10,001-$25,000
Bushong Family Foundation
Fox Family Foundation
Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Colorado
Nathan B. and Florence R. Burt Foundation
Sophomore Sponsors: $5,001-$10,000
The Schuster Family Foundation
Virginia W. Hill Charitable Foundation
Freshman Sponsors: Up to $5,000
We are proud to partner with the following Colorado school districts:
- 27J Schools
- Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Adams County School District 14
- Aurora Public Schools
- Denver Public Schools
- Englewood Schools
- Estes Park School District
- Jeffco Public Schools
- Lake County School District
- Poudre School District
- Thompson School District
- Greeley-Evans Weld County District 6