12 Key Numbers We Will Track Over the Next Five Years

As we scale, these metrics will help us measure impact across student success, academic growth, college access, and community engagement.

Longitudinal Impact (Post-Program Success)

Academic Progress (Single-Year Growth)

College Application Season (Readiness & Enrollment)

Cultural Markers (Engagement & Satisfaction)

📈 College Graduation Rate – 80%+ of alumni earning a post-secondary degree within 4 to 6 years.

🎓 Program Completion Rate – 80%+ of admitted students completing all three summers.

🧮 Math Competency – 60%+ increase in pre/post assessments.

📚 SAT Score Improvement – 100+ point average increase.

🔬 STEM Major Interest – 80%+ of students expressing intent to pursue a STEM-related major.

🎯 College Knowledge – 80%+ of students report being “confident” or “highly confident” in successfully completing the college application process.

💰 Financial Aid Attainment – Students secure at least 5x the program cost in scholarships and grants, on average

🏫 College Matriculation – 90%+ of students enroll in college the fall after high school graduation.

⭐ Net Promoter Score (NPS) – Maintain a 9.0+ average rating from students and families, with 70%+ net promoter score.

🤝 Peer Support – 80%+ of students agreeing: “I have a group of peers who will support me in reaching my career goals.”

💡 Career Belief – 80%+ of students agreeing: “I believe anyone, regardless of race or gender, can succeed in my top career choice.”

🎓 Alumni Participation – Maintain ⅓+ of faculty hires from alumni.

Quantitative Tracking - Principles We Follow

  • 📊 Find the Best Counterfactuals – Use secondary research, experimental or quasi-experimental methods, and rigorous net impact assessments to measure true program effects.

  • 🔍 Use Third-Party Validation – Engage external evaluators to assess internal data for credibility and accuracy.

  • 🧩 Disaggregate Data – Break down outcomes by key demographics (e.g., first-gen status, income level, race/ethnicity) to identify gaps and improve support.

  • 🎯 Prioritize Actionable Metrics – Track data that directly informs decision-making and drives program improvement.

  • 🔄 Continuously Iterate & Improve – Establish a feedback loop to refine metrics based on insights and evolving best practices.