High School Program

The Horizons at GFA High School Program prepares students for post-secondary education using a one-on-one academic coaching model. Each student is matched with an academic coach with whom they meet weekly during the school year. Student growth in academics and social-emotional learning is the focus of each session, also study skills, time management or course planning. Beginning in the spring of junior year students work with the program’s college guidance counselor twice per month. Additional workshops and family events are held throughout the year that focus on college test prep, financial aid, resume building and interviewing skills. Summer programming with a grade-specific focus is also offered.

Program Highlights

• Each student benefits from over 48 hours of one-on-one academic coaching each year, along with additional one-on-one tutoring as needed
• 98% program attendance rate
• Students meet with their academic coach once a week to focus on social/emotional skills, academics, study skills and more
• Students receive subject specific tutoring as needed, extensive group SAT prep and summer programming catered to grade specific needs
• Horizons students participate in volunteer/community service opportunities and extracurricular activities
• 100% of Horizons high school students graduate compared to Bridgeport’s average of 64%
• An average of 95% of Horizons students enroll in post-secondary education, as opposed to an estimated 34% of Bridgeport students
• Academic coaches are dedicated to their students over the long term as evidenced by a 98% retention rate
• Our staff is diverse and includes teachers, social workers, counselors, and college admissions professionals, all with deep knowledge in their subject areas