Problem
For years, the preparation of St. Louis students to enter college has been an academic and economic problem.
State Takes Control of Troubled Public Schools in St. Louis:
“We’re not preparing kids for college,” said the board president. “We don’t even graduate children. Everyone’s been asleep at the St. Louis public schools.”
No effective school model was proposed.
Missouri Closes Three Imagine Arter Schools in St. Louis: No programs for underserved and low-income students were proposed.
Vashon students protest academic deficiencies at their high school.
Solution
Public Schools:
- Charter Schools;
- Public School Districts:
- Magnet Schools;
- Traditional Public Schools.
St. Louis College Prep High School:
- early college model with college level courses;
- college credits to support students;
- developing relationships with families, tutors, and mentors;
- relevant and rigorous curriculum;
- enrichment and remediation based on school schedule.
Business Model
- Finances shared between South City Prep MS and St. Louis College Prep HS;
- Local and Federal Government;
- Revenue ≈ Enrollment x Attendance % x $8,500.
Extra Funds:
- Free & Reduced Lunch (FRL);
- Individualized Education Plan (IEP);
- Limited English Proficient (LEP).
Industry Trends
- Public school industry is one of the largest segments in the sphere of Education.
Revenue (high school and middle school enrollment):
- Enrollment Perspectives:
- In 2015, St. Louis College Prep High School will be opened to attract potential customers interested in a rigorous education.
Competition
Direct Competition – Charter Schools:
- Confluence Preparatory Academy;
- Grand Center Arts Academy;
- Gateway Science Academy High School;
- Lift for Life Academy;
- Construction Careers Center (closing in 2015).
Indirect Competition – Magnet and Choice Schools:
- Central Visual and Performing Arts High School;
- Cleveland Junior Naval Academy;
- Gateway STEM High School;
- Metro Academic and Classical High School.
SLCPHS Advantage:
- early college model;
- developing relationships;
- relevant and rigorous curriculum;
- enrichment and remediation.
