Our Impact

The teens share their experience with the Academy:

  • 92% discovered a newfound passion for music and the arts.
  • 85% found a mentor or role model through the Academy's programs.
  • 89% reported a boost in self-confidence and a stronger sense of identity.
  • 82% improved their decision-making skills and ability to make positive life choices.

The families reflect on the Academy's influence:

  • 96% noticed their teenager developing a deeper interest in creative arts.
  • 94% acknowledged the presence of supportive mentors in their child’s life at the Academy.
  • 93% agreed that their child had access to meaningful enrichment activities and community engagement opportunities.
  • 78% felt their child became more prepared for college and life after graduation.

The numbers demonstrate the Academy's community impact:

In our first three years:

  • 100% of graduating seniors successfully completed high school.
  • 100% of those graduates pursued higher education, joined the workforce, or enlisted in the military.
  • As of year four, 25% of students have continued for a second year, while 35% are entering their 3rd or 4th year at the Academy.