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SUPERCHARGING STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND

We’re here because we believe in the power of every young person. Through a whole-school model, we instill a future-forward mindset in NYC public school students to support them to propel their college and career futures. We believe all students deserve access to robust opportunities that set them up for success, and that by addressing racial justice, educational disparities, and climate justice, we can achieve the strongest impact.

100%

of WHEELS students who have applied to college have received at least one acceptance

88%

College matriculation rate (first fall enrollment) for WHEELS students

60%

of the class of 2012 has completed a college degree within 6 years

“I love visiting college campuses. They keep us on track”

“It means a LOT to have a Futures Ignite counselor show up on my campus”

“I wish every college student could have what we have at Futures Ignite.”

“I have concrete support and nonstop encouragement to chase my dreams”

90%

of our students and alumni are first generation college students

Learn more about our ambitious plan to supercharge student opportunities

400

high school students served

750

alumni served

250

volunteer partners

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