Nationally, only eight percent of ninth graders in low-income
communities are expected to graduate from college by age 25. These numbers stand
in stark contrast to rates for students in America who grow up in the top income
quartile: 82 percent of these ninth graders are expected to graduate from
college. OneGoal is a rapidly expanding movement dedicated to systemically
changing this reality in Chicago, Houston and beyond. As the nation's
only teacher-led college persistence organization, we identify, train and
support our nation's most effective teachers to lead underperforming high school
students to reach their full potential and graduate from college.
OneGoal Leadership Principles
There are five leadership principles that guide our work in
classrooms. These leadership principles include ambition, integrity,
professionalism, resilience and resourcefulness.
OneGoal Core Values
There are five core values that guide our work as a team. We
are mission-driven and disciplined in thought and action. We also operate in
relentless pursuit of excellence, with an eye on collective responsibility and
sustainable success.
Q&A:
"I am completely convinced that OneGoal's work is transforming education,
leading to the day when all high school students who recognize the life changing
value of a college degree are able to acquire that degree. By putting students
onto paths full of options and opportunity, OneGoal permanently transforms lives
and brightens futures."
- Darrell Williams
Chairman, OneGoal
Board of Directors - Chicago
communities are expected to graduate from college by age 25. These numbers stand
in stark contrast to rates for students in America who grow up in the top income
quartile: 82 percent of these ninth graders are expected to graduate from
college. OneGoal is a rapidly expanding movement dedicated to systemically
changing this reality in Chicago, Houston and beyond. As the nation's
only teacher-led college persistence organization, we identify, train and
support our nation's most effective teachers to lead underperforming high school
students to reach their full potential and graduate from college.
OneGoal Leadership Principles
There are five leadership principles that guide our work in
classrooms. These leadership principles include ambition, integrity,
professionalism, resilience and resourcefulness.
OneGoal Core Values
There are five core values that guide our work as a team. We
are mission-driven and disciplined in thought and action. We also operate in
relentless pursuit of excellence, with an eye on collective responsibility and
sustainable success.
Q&A:
- How many schools do you service nationwide? We are in 180 high schools across the country
- How many students were admitted to college? 82% of our students enroll in college. Last year we served 11,295 students across the country, enrolling 9,262 students in college.
- What is the college graduation rate? Our current college graduation rate is 40%
"I am completely convinced that OneGoal's work is transforming education,
leading to the day when all high school students who recognize the life changing
value of a college degree are able to acquire that degree. By putting students
onto paths full of options and opportunity, OneGoal permanently transforms lives
and brightens futures."
- Darrell Williams
Chairman, OneGoal
Board of Directors - Chicago