Just 9% of students in low-income communities graduate from college,
compared to a 77% graduation rate for students in high-income areas. This is an injustice.
OneGoal is uniquely led by excellent teachers (Program Directors) already working in high schools. We support them
with a robust curriculum, technology, training and coaching, and access to our partner colleges.
We match each Program Director
with a cohort of 25-30 students
(Fellows) who show potential and commitment to college, but whose
college prospects, without support,
would be limited due to academic
and socio-economic barriers.
Program Directors work with
same group of Fellows from
their junior year of high school
through their first year of college.
Fellows build academic skills,
and learn to anticipate and overcome roadblocks to ensure they
reach college graduation.
82%
of OneGoal high school
graduates have enrolled in college
78%
of those are still
in college or have graduated
“I don’t know if it was luck, or destiny, or me being forced to apply for OneGoal so I could get the extra credit I needed to pass my chemistry class – whatever the case, I am thankful.”
Isabel Garcia
Alumnus, OneGoal – Houston
Houston Community College
We are looking for passionate, innovative and mission-driven individuals to join our work in each region. Check out our positions and share with your networks.
“I absolutely knew that Dave Personette was the perfect person … The most important thing a school could do is do right by its children and help them have a great future.”
Jeff Simon
Assistant Principal
John Dewey High School
“Before OneGoal, I actually had the same goals as a teacher that I do now, just now they are attainable. And now I have access to resources, training and support.”
Sasha Fawaz
Program Director, OneGoal – Chicago
Catalyst Maria High School
