Facts About At-Risk Youth in Los Angeles County

Educational Challenges.

Most at-risk youth want to improve their life, but they don’t see the path to success.

Majority of at-risk youth never graduate from high school.

Only 3% graduate from college.

By grade 11, only 20% of at-risk youth are proficient in English.

Only 5% are proficient in math.

Access to Technology.

 

Majority of at-risk youth have little to no access to technology.

 

This ever-growing disparity must be corrected.

Societal Cost.

California spends over $600,000 every day on incarcerated at-risk youth.

 

Community programs with local law enforcement must be part of the solution.

Lifestyle Choices.

At-risk youths have higher obesity rates leading to life-long challenges, costly healthcare and premature death.

 

Better health habits and health choices need to be engrained in at-risk youth daily decisions.

Financial Choices.

52% of Los Angeles households do not have enough savings to live above the poverty level for just three months.

 

The youth in these families are one life surprise away from a crisis.

Immerse in a culture of excellence.

Integrating at-risk youth and elite athletes of all ages in sports training, mentors and day-to-day program activities will offer a path to offset the risks each face and enrich the lives of both. 

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