ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY CRISIS IN MINNEAPOLIS
In our neighborhood, entire generations of families lack access to economic and social capital.
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Harsh realities affect many in the blocks surrounding our South Minneapolis campus:
Poverty = Achievement Gap
Just 16% of students-of-color graduating from local high schools go on to get a college degree and/or a fulfilling career.
Poverty = Parenting Gap
62% of households are headed by single mothers. 42% of those mothers lack a high school diploma. 50% don't speak English.
Poverty = Health & Nutrition Gap
98% of students get free or reduced lunch. Few get enough physical activity daily.