Institution Barrio Logan College Institute State California Academic Level Community-Based Organization Issue Area Access Website http://www.blci.org Key Personnel Yanet Lopez Cardenas Program Focus College Prep Overview Founded in 1996, as statistics showed that at-risk Latino students dropped out of high school at an alarming rate, and were not attending college Barrio Logan College Institute (BLCI) creates a college-going culture for Latino families in their community. The mission of BLCI is to prepare disadvantaged students to be among the first in their families to attend and succeed in college. The College Success program focuses on achieving its mission, in addition to other programs provided by BLCI. Program Description BLCI's College Success program gives students comprehensive college-prep services such as tutoring, career exploration, and college application guidance. BLCI is unique in that they prepare kids for college starting in 3rd grade, work directly with parents, for at least 30 hours/year, support students through their college. The program additionally provides students with leadership opportunities focused on community service. Outcome BLCI as of August 2015:100% of high school graduates took the "a-g" courses required for public university eligibility in California, compared with 33% of Latino students who graduated "a-g" eligible statewide.100% of BLCI high school graduates enrolled in colleges and universities nationwide, compared to 22% of Californian Latino students.90% of BLCI graduates persisted in college towards graduation; nationally only 11% of first-generation college students graduate college within 6 years. Learn more about Latino College Completion in California Return to Growing What Works Database
