Our Impact &
Annual Report
Our Impact
*Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the structure and data reporting of our 2020 programming had to be altered*
Students
Teachers
Volunteers
384 Students served from Denver and Englewood Public Schools:
184 Middle School Students
200 High School Students
90% Qualified for free or reduced lunch
94% Students of Color
79% Will be the first generation in their family to continue on to higher education
30 Accepted Teaching Fellow Positions
*Only 9 Teaching Fellows retained due to COVID-19*
75% Pursuing Careers in Education
44% Returning Teachers
33% Breakthrough Student Alumni
62% Identified as People of Color
147 Year-Round Volunteers
88 Summer & School Year Volunteers
20 Anschutz Medical School Mentors
16 Student Board Members
23 Advisory Board Members
In 2020, 100% Breakthrough seniors graduated high school
In 2020, 100% Breakthrough graduates are pursuing a college degree
*12% of students have deferred enrollment because of COVID-19 to Spring or Fall 2021*
In 2020, 75% Graduating Teaching Fellows are pursuing careers in education
2019 – 2020 impact stats
2019 – 2020 Annual Report
Hear from our alumni Teaching Fellows about how their Breakthrough experience impacted their careers in education.
“At the time I applied to Breakthrough, I had just arrived as a newcomer to America. I decided to apply because I wanted to learn a little more english and I also thought otherwise my summer would be boring. As I continued to be involved I realized that Breakthrough was more than just a summer program, It’s a place where I can be myself and not be judged for who I am. I love the larger group community, all the friendships I have built and the college bound program is really effective in continuing my success”
Amadou
10th Grade
