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New York City contains one of the most diverse student populations in the country, and the 35,500 students attending the Inner-City Schools are no different. The students come from diverse backgrounds and the vast majority are living near or below the poverty level. Their parents work hard in order to make the sacrifice to send them to a Catholic school with the dream that they will have a better future, and for many, a scholarship from the Endowment is the only way a private school education is possible. Here are just a few facts about the students attending the Inner-City Elementary and Secondary Schools:
- 94% are minorities.
- One-third are not Catholic.
- More than half are from single-parent homes.
- More than two-thirds of students are living near or below the federal poverty level.
- The average Endowment scholarship recipient's family income is approximately $24,000 per year.
- Students attending the Inner-City Schools come from all five boroughs of New York City and the surrounding tri-state area.
The Inner-City Schools are meeting the challenge of educating a highly diverse student body, and the results speak for themselves: an astounding 96% of graduates pursue post-secondary education. With such a significant impact, it is abundantly clear how an investment in The Endowment for Inner-City Education yields high returns for our donors and for New York City.
Click here to learn more about some of the students who attend the Inner-City Schools.
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