Organization: ARETE EDUCATION INC
Mission: Aret Education, Inc. trains and empowers youths to lead successful lives, by partnering with local schools and community groups to grow investment in Mott Haven youths.
Activities: Afterschool and summer programming focusing on career and college preparation, the arts, Fitness, STEM, student leadership, community service, academic support, and family support services. Arete serves families in Mott Haven, South Bronx. An estimated 29% of Mott Haven residents live in poverty, compared to 20% of NYC residents. Arete partners with The Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (07X223) with 650 students, grades 6-12; 22% students with special needs, 92% free and reduced lunch, 9% English Language Learners, and 99% minority (Asian, 1%, African American 14%, Hispanic/Latinx 83%, White 1%). Student attendance is 94% and teacher attendance is 97%. Middle School students pass state exams above district averages 57% pass in ELA, 59% pass in Math. High School students have 88% 4-year graduation rate. Arete's programs provide youth employment & jobs training through the Teaching, Arts, and STEM internships; Summer Bridge and College Bridge programs; integrated SEL programs during and after the school day; family services and programming via Arete Family Help Hotline and the wrap around support of Learning Advocates.
Religious classification: None