From Classroom to Campus: How This Newark School Sends 90% of Students to College

North Star Academy enrolled 90% of its 2024 graduates in two- or four-year colleges, earning over $5 million in grants and scholarships. Its college counseling model includes early family meetings, weekly seminars, strong Early Decision advising, and alumni support to ensure students persist “to and through” college. North Star’s college completion rate is more than twice the national average for low-income students, underscoring the long-term impact of the program.

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