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

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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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