Teen Leadership Program Report 2012 Results real teens life results 1

TLP Demographics Snapshot 88.6% of parents/guardians of TLP teens do not have 4-year college degrees. 2

3 Class by Class Retention Rates from 2011 to 2012 Percent Retained from Previous Year

4 *”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. 5

Supports and Opportunities Targets: 3.0 or higher for each outcome 85% of teens responding positively 6 OutcomeMean% of Teens Responding Positively (N=299) Supportive Adult Relationships % Safety % Leadership and Learning % Community Involvement % Supportive Peer Relationships %

Risk Factors Risk Factor (during the last school year) (N=301) YesNoComparison (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 year old females ( Repeat a grade?0.30%99.7% 8.8% of 6-17 year olds repeated a grade in ( 7

Post-Secondary Access 8 Wyman teens are annually asked a series of questions regarding post- secondary attitudes, skills, and knowledge. TargetOutcome 80% 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.

9 *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 high income youth go onto college from high school. 10

Summer Bridge Rising 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: 11 Statement (N=25)Agree Pre Survey Agree Post Survey I have the potential to succeed in college.100% I know how to get the college information I need.87%100% My participation in TLP has increased my knowledge about college. 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 YearTotal Alum# in Contact% in Contact % % % % % % % Totals % 12

Post-Secondary Completion and Persistence 13 Year# in Contact Persisting or Graduated % Persisting or Graduated % % % % % % % Totals: %

National Six-Year Graduation Rates 14 Group 1 – Not Low-Income, Not First Generation Group 2 – Low-Income OR First Generation Group 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 15

16 Scholarships Leveraged by Wyman

Parent/Guardian Satisfaction QuestionNo, Not at All No, Not too Much Yes, Somewhat Yes, Very Much The TLP values parents/guardians as important partners. 00.9%11.3%87.8% Overall, I am satisfied with the communication between the TLP and me. 01.7%16.4%81.9% The TLP works to build upon my child’s strengths. 02.6%10.3%87.2% 17

TLP Impact on Teens: Parent Observations and Report TLP Impact AreaNo, 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% 28.1%71.9% Remaining on track to graduate from high school on time 0% 3.0%97.0% Forming and maintaining positive relationships with others 0%3.0%18.2%78.8% Volunteering in his/her community0%3.0%30.3%66.7% Demonstrating healthy choices and behaviors 0% 36.4%63.6% Exploring options for their future after high school (i.e. college, etc.) 0%3.0%21.2%75.8% 18

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 19