Supporting students to overcome educational inequities in the Greater Philadelphia area
Horizons is an award-winning, tuition-free academic and enrichment program serving students facing systemic inequities in education. Philadelphia area sites are Horizons at The Episcopal Academy, Horizons at Greene Street Friends School, Horizons at Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School, Horizons at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy and Horizons at Girard College.
The Problem
Gaps–of opportunity and achievement–between low-income students and their more fortunate peers are growing every day, right here in Philadelphia.
The Opportunity
Horizons students discover the joy of learning, the skills for success, and the inspiration to realize their dreams.
The Results
Increased school attendance. Improved self-esteem. Better grades. A love of learning. And endless possibilities.
Horizons Philadelphia provides its students with high-quality programs, outside of the traditional school year, to support academic achievement and healthy youth development.
