WHY DEMOCRACY PREP WORKS
One of the pillars of a Democracy Prep education is the thoughtful use of data. We don’t educate using our gut, we educate using quantifiable, proven methods backed by thoughtful measurement.
Here is some data that reflects why Democracy Prep schools are so successful.
Demographics
The student body of Democracy Prep reflects the diverse
urban communities where our schools reside.
85%
Students who qualify for
free lunch
99%
Students of color
18%
Special Education students
College Acceptance
Work Hard. Go to College. Change the World! is the motto of Democracy Prep.
Our Scholars work hard starting in Kindergarten. By their senior year, their dedication pays off with impressive college acceptance rates.
20:1
Student to college counselor ratio. It rivals that of exclusive private schools
80%
While 100% of our graduates are admitted to college, 80% are admitted to the most selective colleges.
89%
Percentage of alumni enrolled in college.
Assessments
We believe in assessing our scholars using a variety of methods to achieve a broader picture of how well they are learning. These insights help us guide our scholars on the road to college and a life of active citizenship.
Class of 2015
Comparing students who entered the lottery for Democracy Prep and got in with those who did not get in.
Turnaround
Democracy Prep is a proven leader in urban charter turnaround.
Democracy Prep believes all students deserve an excellent education, especially those in failing schools. Democracy Prep has partnered with failing charter schools at risk of closing to help turn them around these schools. Applying Democracy Prep’s rigorous and structured model to the students at these failing schools and garnering vastly different results is proof that the Democracy Prep model works and that all students are capable of achieving academic success.
Our Talent
You can’t have great schools without amazing teachers.
We work all year round to hire the best teachers from around
the world. Once here, we support them with constant feedback
and professional development opportunities to help
them continue to grow.
37
From thirty-seven US states
(and the District of Coumbia)
5+
Number of years a quarter of our teachers have been in the classroom
43%
Percentage of teachers and school leaders who identify as persons of color
Civic Engagement
At Democracy Prep we educate our scholars to lead a life of active citizenship. We also empower families to have a voice in their communities.
