Community School Initiatives: State-to-State Directory

In the last decade, community school initiatives have spread to localities in 44 states and the District of Columbia. The concept of community school is growing in part because it represents a vehicle for aligning the assets of students, families, teachers, and the community around a common goal—improving the success of our young people.

Community schools purposefully integrate academic, health, and social services; youth and community development; and community engagement— drawing in school partners with resources to improve student and adult learning, strengthen families, and promote healthy communities.

A national scan reveals that a growing movement of community schools serves an estimated 5.1 million children and youth. The following site descriptions include data on academic achievement, improved behavior, and reduction in dropout rates among other notable results.

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