Dear Friends,
I’m incredibly proud of the ĢƵ community and everything we achieved this year.
Looking back at the accomplishments of our scholars and schools, it is clear that ĢƵ is about powering possibility. Over 20 years ago, our founders believed our communities were brilliant; they believed our scholars deserved more.
Those beliefs motivate us still. Picture it: every year, families send their children to ĢƵ campuses with backpacks and notebooks — but also with dreams and talents not yet discovered.
Our job is to facilitate that discovery. We have the privilege of helping young people realize their potential. It’s a high-stakes honor. In a world of rapid change and societal division, our scholars must learn to read, think, analyze — to separate fact from fiction — and adapt. They must solve problems, express themselves clearly, and work through differences with empathy.
They must see themselves as agents of change.
That’s the education we deliver, and ĢƵ’s journey and track record tell the important story of what happens when individuals come together to take bold action.
This year was no exception.
- In June, we graduated 2,000 ĢƵ seniors, with 96% accepted to college and 85% accepted to four year universities.
- A record-breaking eight ĢƵ high schools received the state’s highest designation for educational excellence: California Distinguished School.
- Our scholars demonstrated academic gains in English language arts and math for the fourth consecutive year, dramatically outpacing their peers by the time they reach high school.
- Seven ĢƵ schools received unanimous five-year charter renewals, reaffirming the strength of our schools and the trust ĢƵ has built over decades with our scholars, families, neighborhood partners, and alumni.
I’m in awe of what ĢƵ educators have achieved. They create learning environments where joy, belonging, and high expectations can be seen, heard, and relied on across our 25 campuses. I continue to be deeply moved by the courage and commitment of leaders who stand by our scholars and families, many of whom arrive at our schools bearing the brunt of economic inequality and political divisiveness.
For them, college readiness isn’t just a degree. It’s the audacious promise that every ĢƵ scholar can shape their own future. It’s freedom.
So, to our supporters and volunteers: Thank you for helping ensure the next generation of ĢƵ scholars reaches their greatest potential.
Because when we invest in our young people, we double down on a future that benefits us all.
Con solidaridad,
Pablo Villavicencio
Chief Executive Officer
ĢƵ College-Ready Public Schools