New Village Girls Academy

STEAM at New Village Girls Academy means hands-on science classes at the California Science Center, an opportunity to design/build sustainable solutions to community issues, the freedom to create and develop technology skills in a well-equipped makerspace, and the exploration of STEAM careers through mentored internships. With funding to support A-G credit classes at the California Science Center, the young women of New Village will access a pathway to college and well-paying employment, increased household assets, and better health.

New Village will help young women who are new arrivals and immigrant youth to CONNECT and thrive at school, in the workplace and in their communities. Our focus on English language development and individualized academic and social-emotional support will help our English Learners overcome previous school failure and past traumas, and develop strong connections to peers and caring adults. Their families will be supported through home visits, assistance with basic needs, connections to community-based supports, and inclusive school activities.

New Village will welcome 100 high-need girls of color from underserved neighborhoods in LA County, help them pursue a better future through interest-driven education and internships, and support their social-emotional needs with intensive, personalized services. In a caring community, each student will be able to realize her potential through a realistic plan for graduation, college and/or career. Senior class graduation rate will be 85%, 90% of graduates will qualify for four-year colleges, and 80% of graduates will enroll in college.