Teen Leadership Program Report 2012 Results real teens life resul ts 1
Teen Leadership Program Report
2012 Results
realteensliferesults
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TLP Demographics Snapshot
88.6% of parents/guardians of TLP teens do not have 4-year college
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Asian, Hispanic 11.4%
Caucasian32%
African American56%
Demographic Profile of Teens in TLP
TLP Teens Federal Poverty Rate for Family of 3
Average Per Person Income for Incoming Class in 2012
$6,307.90
$6,363.00
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Rising 9th grade
Rising 10th grade
Rising 11th grade
Rising 12th grade
878889909192939495
Class by Class Retention Rates from 2011 to 2012 Percent Retained from Previous Year
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TLP National Comparison of Out of School Time Programs*
90.9%
43%
Program Retention Comparison
*”Engaging Older Youth”, April, 2010; Sponsored by Harvard Family Research Project, Public/Private Ventures, and The Wallace Foundation
Supports and Opportunities
Supports and Opportunities are experiences and supports needed for young people to develop in a healthy and productive manner. The concept
of Supports and Opportunities is rooted in Michelle Gambone’s research on long-term
impact of these supports and her organization, Youth Development Strategies, Inc.
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Supports and Opportunities
Targets: 3.0 or higher for each outcome
85% of teens responding positively6
Outcome Mean % of Teens Responding
Positively (N=299)Supportive Adult Relationships
3.27 83.8%
Safety 3.6 95.6%Leadership and Learning
3.4 89.6%
Community Involvement
3.6 96.1%
Supportive Peer Relationships
3.56 93.9%
Risk Factors
Risk Factor (during the last school year) (N=301)
Yes No Comparison (if available)
Did you fail any classes for the whole year?
9% 91%
Did you get suspended?
15% 85%
Have a baby or father a baby?
0.30% 99.7% Translates to birth rate of 7/1000 females in TLP; Compares to 27/1000 in St. Louis County, 71/1000 in St. Louis City, 44/1000 in Missouri, and 40/1000 in US for 15-19 year old females (https://m.countyhealthrankings.org/missouri)
Repeat a grade? 0.30% 99.7% 8.8% of 6-17 year olds repeated a grade in 2007. (www.childhealthdata.org)
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Post-Secondary Access
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Wyman teens are annually asked a series of questions regarding post-secondary attitudes, skills, and knowledge.
Target Outcome80% of middle school students demonstrate a belief that they will attend college.
93.5% of middle school students reported wanting to attend a 4-year university when they graduate from high school.
90% of high school students demonstrate satisfactory knowledge regarding the college admission process.
70.9% of high school students overall indicate knowledge of the college application process. 94% of rising seniors know the college application process.
60% of parents/guardians report increased knowledge around college accessibility and admissions for their son/daughter.
74.6% of parents/guardians reported that the General College Prep Workshop increased their knowledge around college readiness.
80% of students report increased knowledge around financing options for college.
Rising juniors and seniors increased from 67% to 88% reporting knowledge of accessing financial aid information.
60% of parents/guardians report increased knowledge around financing options for college for their son/daughter.
Parental reports increased from 58% to 71% reporting knowledge of accessing financial aid information.
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TLP Partner Schools
100%82%
High School Graduation Rates
*Average graduation rate for St. Louis Public Schools, Ritenour, Northwest, Hazelwood, Maplewood/Richmond Heights, University City and Fox School Districts. (Source: MO Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 2010 statistics) (MO Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 2010)
2007 National Center for Education Statistics
54% of low income youth and 81% of highincome youth go onto college from high
school.
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2009 2010 2011 2012 2012 State
of MO
92% 96% 96% 95%69%
Percent of TLP Teens Re-porting Enrollment in Col-
lege Upon High School Graduation
Summer BridgeRising college freshmen participated in a 3-day “Summer Bridge” session, which provided an orientation to post-secondary topics. The following chart depicts pre and post responses agreeing with each of the following statements:
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Statement (N=25) Agree Pre Survey
Agree Post Survey
I have the potential to succeed in college. 100% 100%
I know how to get the college information I need. 87% 100%
My participation in TLP has increased my knowledge about college.
100% 100%
I have a plan for getting involved in the campus community.
81% 100%
I know where to go if I need any kind of help on campus.
75% 100%
I feel confident in my ability to handle my student loan debt after graduation.
63% 81%
I have an understanding of how credit cards and interest work.
57% 88%
Alumnae Contact
Year Total Alum # in Contact % in Contact
2006 21 18 85.7%
2007 13 12 92.3%
2008 22 18 81.8%
2009 41 26 63.4%
2010 56 49 87.5%
2011 55 50 90.9%
2012 63 58 92.1%
Totals 271 231 85.2%
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Post-Secondary Completion and Persistence
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Year # in ContactPersisting or Graduated
% Persisting or Graduated
2006 18 17 94.4%
2007 12 12 100.0%
2008 18 16 88.9%
2009 26 26 100.0%
2010 49 47 95.9%
2011 50 48 96.0%
2012 58 55 94.8%
Totals: 231 221 95.7%
National Six-Year Graduation Rates
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Group 1 – Not Low-Income, Not First GenerationGroup 2 – Low-Income OR First GenerationGroup 3 – Low-Income AND First Generation
Source: The Pell Institute: Moving Beyond Access; data pulled from Department of Education Beginning Postsecondary Study 96/01
TLP Comparison to National Six-Year Graduation Rates
Class of 2006 (currently six years post high school graduation): – 77.8% Graduated in Six or Fewer Years; – Bested graduation rates of higher income peers
Class of 2005 (currently five years post high school graduation): – 50% have graduated in five years or less; – On track to best graduation rates of higher income peers
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Scholarships Leveraged by Wyman
Parent/Guardian SatisfactionQuestion No, Not at
AllNo, Not too Much
Yes, Somewhat
Yes, Very Much
The TLP values parents/guardians as important partners.
0 0.9% 11.3% 87.8%
Overall, I am satisfied with the communication between the TLP and me.
0 1.7% 16.4% 81.9%
The TLP works to build upon my child’s strengths.
0 2.6% 10.3% 87.2%
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TLP Impact on Teens:Parent Observations and Report
TLP Impact Area No, Not at All
No, Not Too Much
Yes, Somewhat
Yes, Very Much
Able to explore positive options and interests for him/herself (i.e. school clubs, jobs, etc.)
0% 0% 28.1% 71.9%
Remaining on track to graduate from high school on time
0% 0% 3.0% 97.0%
Forming and maintaining positive relationships with others
0% 3.0% 18.2% 78.8%
Volunteering in his/her community 0% 3.0% 30.3% 66.7%
Demonstrating healthy choices and behaviors
0% 0% 36.4% 63.6%
Exploring options for their future after high school (i.e. college, etc.)
0% 3.0% 21.2% 75.8%
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Parent Priorities for Their Support and Information
• Plans for life after high school• Academic progress in middle or high school• Work/job related information• Development of healthy values and morals• Discipline: increasing child’s positive behavior and decreasing
negative behaviors• Emotional development
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