Facts & Figures

The facts are as distressing as they are real.

Here are just some of the numbers that help tell the story:

• 1 in 4
  The number of students in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties who do not complete their high school education. In Orange County it is about 1 in 5.
• 17,000 +
  The total number of high school dropouts from Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties during the most recent reporting year from the California Department of Education.

• $9,367
  On average, that’s how much lessCalifornia non- high school graduates earn in dollars annually compared to their graduate peers.
• $412,000
  Over a lifetime, non-high school graduates are estimated to earn on average $412,000 lessthan those who graduate. [Source]
• $54 Billion
  The estimated cost to California in lost wages per year because of lower earnings by non-high school graduates. [Source]
• 30 Million
  The number of individuals in the U.S. – or about 14% of our nation’s population – who lack a high school credential. [Source]

Financial Documents and Stewardship of Your Gifts

Gifts made in support of ACC Educational Foundation will make a profound difference in the lives of thousands of children, adults and families in the Southern California communities we serve.

Your contribution will provide underserved and at-risk residents with a singularly unique HSE Academy Program, as well as scholarship support* to pursue higher education.

Thank you for entrusting us with your gifts and for working with us to deliver on our promise to provide higher education pathways to our community members in need.