Our Programs Make a Difference:

• 225 students served daily in grades K-8.
• 95% of student families are low to extremely low income according to Housing & Urban Development
• 83% of students live in female-headed households.
• Our programs always carry a waiting list.
• New Orleans schools are performing well below state standards.
• Unofficial estimate is that nearly 40% of students at Cohen High School are parents.

1. •90% of students remain enrolled from the beginning through the end of the school year.
   • 95% of students attend 3 or more days per week.
   • Parent surveys show an average rating of 4.7 out of 5.
   • Student surveys show an average rating of 4.5 out of 5.
   • Participating students have made statistically significant gains in reading and math. (See July 2003 Report)
   • 90% of participating 4th graders who took the LEAP in 02-03 passed.
   

My House Financial Facts (based on pre-Katrina data)

Expenses By Percentage

Funding for our programs comes from government grants, private foundation grants, and individual donors.

After-School Costs:
• Cost of serving one student for entire school year is about $1500.
• There is no fee for this program.

Summer Camp Costs:
• Cost of serving one student for entire summer camp is about $1000.
• Fee is $100 for first child & $15 for each additional child with many paying less or nothing at all.