Our Impact in New York
29
scholars
in comprehensive
residential boarding program
30
scholars in comprehensive academy programs
66
collegians
working toward their degrees
125
total young people
who are motivated
to achieve their potential
ACADEMIC SUCCESS
Statistics from our 2019-2020 School Year:
- 80.0% of LaSalle Scholars (24) earned an average GPA over 80.
- 93.1% of McAuley Scholars (27) earned an average GPA over 80.
- The overall average GPA of the scholars that completed the academic year in our program (61 scholars) is 85.0%.
- 100% of our freshmen, sophomore and junior scholars (44) advanced to the next grade level for the 2020-2021 school year.
- For the 7th year in a row, a BHGH of NY scholar was either valedictorian or salutatorian at Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School (our partner girls’ school).
99%
go to college
90%
persist in college
19
graduates in 2022!
CLASS OF 2022
- 89% first-generation college students
- 136 acceptances to 77 different colleges/universities
- Received over $2.5 million dollars in scholarships and grants
- 100% accepted into 4-year colleges/universities
- Every scholar applied to an average of 16 colleges
- Every scholar received acceptance into an average of 8 institutions
CLASS OF 2021
- 87 acceptances to 55 different colleges/universities
- 100% accepted into 4-year institutions
- 5 out of 7 (71%) had their complete financial needs met
84%
from families making less than $50k/year*
100%
from underrepresented minority groups
53%
girls and young women
47%
boys and young men
69%
first-generation
college students
100%
motivated towards a brighter future
*network-wide number: The average income for our families overall is $32k/year, and 84% of our families make less than $50k/year with most families having 2-6 members in the household and 11% of families having 7 to 13 members each.
ARPM SCHOLARSHIP
Advance Risk Portfolio Management has partnered with Boys Hope Girls Hope of New York for a second year to award two scholars with a $1,000 scholarship for college. The candidates they are looking for must show a special interest in the area of mathematics. The Directors of Academic Success send out applications to all seniors to be considered. Together, the Development & Academics Team communicate with ARPM to share potential candidates and host an event for recipients and company.
THE ISLAND SCHOOL
Boys Hope Girls Hope of New York scholars have a chance to be considered to attend The Island School. One boy and one girl have the opportunity to earn a scholarship to study abroad in the Fall!
HOW WE GET THERE
Our high success rates have everything to do with the many programming opportunities we provide along the journey of our scholars discovering, understanding, and choosing colleges from the vast pool of options. We have workshops geared toward informing scholars who may be the first-generation college-bound, through financial aid, and even campus living workshops. Not only that, but we also have application labs and write-a-thons where scholars, staff, and volunteers come together to provide support, attention, and assistance in college essay supplements, personal statements, and filling out applications. Our support and preparation begins in 9th grade and continues to grow through the high school years, so that by the time the scholars are seniors they are comfortable and confident when exploring the world of college exploration.
LIVING PROOF
Collegian Spotlight | Latoya Holmes
"I know that I want to work in an educational setting or for an organization like Boys Hope Girls Hope.” Latoya Holmes, a junior at Hofstra University majoring in Business Administration, is one of 25 Boys Hope Girls Hope collegians who are a part of the Boys Hope...
Scholar Earns Prestigious Scholarship
“I decided to put myself out there and see what happens.”Each year thousands of high school students apply to The Posse Foundation, a national organization that identifies, recruits, and trains students who show extraordinary leadership and academic potential....
An Interview with Boys Hope Girls Hope Collegian Josiah Casildo, Founder of Shoe Coat NYC
Josiah Casildo grew up in what he describes as one of the roughest neighborhoods in the South Bronx with his three older siblings, his father who immigrated to the US from Guatemala and his mother from Honduras. He did his best in school and often translated between...
Graduate Stories of Hope | Michell-Lee Graham
"What gives me hope for the future is this generation, with young folks who not only show up and show out for causes that they believe in but also actively educate others who are not so informed. I definitely know that we will all change the world. We're just taking...
Graduate Stories of Hope | Malique Williams
"Boys Hope Girls Hopetaught me aboutbrotherhood and relationships." Malique Williams grew up in Long Island as the eldest of three siblings. Much of his childhood was spent running, and Malique became a regional track and field star as he progressed in school. He...
