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3.53
National average GPA
93%
Possible future in Education
64%
Want to return to teach summer of 2011
93%
See a future (long term or short term) with a non-profit agency
* Source: Breakthrough Collaborative and Breakthrough Miami, 2010 survey |
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As part of the Breakthrough Initiative, Breakthrough Collaborative and Breakthrough Miami have invested time in recruiting and training teacher interns. The following are findings regarding Breakthrough teachers.
- 723 - For the 2009-2010 school year, Breakthrough sites hosted 723 teacher interns nationally.
- Top 10 Internship - Along with MTV and The White House, Breakthrough is consistently ranked in the Top 10 Internships for College students by the Princeton Review.
- 50% volunteer their time in other educational or youth advocacy programs
Whether Breakthrough teachers join Breakthrough because they want to pursue a career in education or they are converted to the field by their summer experiences, Breakthrough is a proven training ground for future educators and advocates.
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98%
entered “college bound”
high schools this past year
99%
graduated from high school in 2011, compared with a 68.9%* graduation rate for Miami-Dade County public school students and a 3.9% drop out rate
Over 90 %
entered 4-year colleges and
universities, many becoming the first in their families to attend college
66.3%
students on free & reduced lunch
90.9%
average daily attendance
during our summer institute from 717 students
35.5%
Speak English as second language at home
45.5%
come from single parent households
* Source: Breakthrough Collaborative and Breakthrough Miami database
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The following is a reflection of the student body at Breakthrough Miami. The findings include:
- Over 90% of Breakthrough students are students of color (Nationally)
- 62% of Breakthrough students will be 1st in their families to attend a four year university, helping in reducing or ending poverty in their families.
- 95% Students said that thier summer teachers and administration held them to high standards.
- 92% of Breakthrough students feel they can be creative at Breakthrough Miami.
- 93% of Breakthrough students say that Breakthrough Miami has helped them see the importance of education.
- 5,400 of Breakthrough students are college bound annually. (National).
- 20,000 - 20,000 students have prepared for college as Breakthrough students over the 33 years of Breakthrough's history. (National)
- 75% of our Breakthrough students claim to have participated in challenging classes over the summer.
- 65% of high-income students are enrolled in a college prep curriculum, as compared to only 28% of low-income students; Breakthrough Miami students strive to take College Prep classes throughout their education.
The research shows Breakthrough has an impact on students’ educational preparedness, decisions, and outcomes. |
