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Mission

The mission of ICEF Public Schools is to prepare all students to attend and compete at the top 100 colleges and universities in the nation.

Vision

ICEF Public Schools' vision is to transform South Los Angeles into a stable, economically vibrant community by providing first-rate educational opportunities and producing 2,000 college graduates annually.


Sayings

  1. Imagine a South Los Angeles where students have access to a
    high-quality, college-preparatory education...
  2. Imagine a South Los Angeles where 100% of students
    graduate from high school and attend college...
  3. Imagine a South Los Angeles that produces 2,000 college
    graduates per year, instead of 450...
  4. Imagine a South Los Angeles where all youth return to
    their community with a college degree to lead and give back...
  5. This is not a dream. This is ICEF Public Schools.

Facts

Less than 50% of students entering South Los Angeles high schools freshman year graduate from high school.
ICEF Public Schools is changing that.
100% of ICEF students have graduated from high school.

Less than 9% of students entering South Los Angeles high schools end up graduating from college.
ICEF Public Schools is changing that.
95% of ICEF graduates are still enrolled in college two years later.

South Los Angeles is producing only 450 college graduates per year.
ICEF Public Schools is changing that.
At scale, ICEF’s Education Corridor will produce 2,000 college graduates per year.


News

Read Mike Piscal's Blog: SAT Scores and Accountability
Michael Piscal, Founder and CEO of ICEF, writes about SAT scores when thinking about accountability for high schools. When thinking about the goal of college attendance and graduation, are we holding our high schools to the right accountability measures that get students accepted to college?
Secretary Duncan mentions ICEF!!
At the National Charter School Conference June 22-24, Education Secretary Arne Duncan recognized ICEF as a high-performing organization. Click on the link to read the transcript of his speech.
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