Communities In Schools (CIS) is the
largest dropout prevention organization in the United
States. For 30 years, CIS has remained focused on helping
kids stay in school and prepare for life by identifying and
addressing the unmet needs of children and families needs
that, when left unanswered, contribute to the dropout rate.
CIS is active across the country, with
nearly 200 local affiliates serving nearly a million kids at
3,200 schools in 27 states and the District of Columbia.
Seventy-five percent of students served by CIS are ethnic
minorities, 90 percent receive free or reduced-price
lunches, and 50 percent are considered at risk for dropping
out of school.
Rather than duplicating services or
competing with other youth-serving organizations and
agencies, CIS identifies and mobilizes existing community
resources and fosters cooperative partnerships for the
benefit of students and families. Today, CIS is the national
leader on school-based, integrated student support services.
And CIS tracks outcomes for the student
population it serves. In all, 80-90 percent of students
tracked by CIS make better grades, stay in school and have
fewer discipline problems.
Communities In Schools is the leading
community-based organization helping kids succeed in school
and prepare for life.
