stabilizing a high school in 4 months
CASE STUDY
about the Project
We worked with the Principal and the Director of Pathways — both new to their roles — at a Title 1 high school in Brownsville, Brooklyn that had a history of negative culture and poor academic outcomes.
50% of staff roles were unfilled, 3 weeks before the First Day of School. Returning staff were confused about the school’s vision, and in lieu of leader clarity, chose to interpret the school’s vision to support their own desires, which resulted in vastly different expectations and experiences for students.
what we provided
THE RESULTS
rallying around A vision and changing leader beliefs meaningfully improved the school in a semester.
In the first 4 months of the school year…
of seniors applied to college by December 31st. (+18% compared to 82% EOY)
of leader team expressed intent to return.
+34%
students passing all courses. (33% EOY prior to 67%)
+23%
students averaging a 70 or higher in coursework. (66% EOY prior to 89%)
+21%
staff satisfaction (represented the highest growth in the network).
