Reports Show a 16.5 Increase in G.P.A., Scores Among Youngstown City School Students Enrolled in The Red Zone
According to a report, 283 Youngstown City School's students enrolled in The Red Zone displayed an increase of 16.5 percent in their overall G.P.A., between the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 academic year. This data demonstrates students had an average of 2.4 overall G.P.A., scores in the 2016-2017 academic year with the assistance of The Red Zone, increased to an overall G.P.A., of 2.82.
"Many of the roadblocks for students in Youngstown City Schools goes beyond academic ability. The harsh reality is there are a significant amount of students who face tremendous personal obstacles that inhibit them from doing well in school, including emotional and behavioral issues, absent and overworked parents and drug and alcohol abuse. This data shows what we've known all along, students can succeed if properly supported," said Maurice Clarett, The Red Zone Founder.
The implementation of our comprehensive services into YCSD is part of CEO Krish Mohip's innovative and strategic plan to drive academic performance in Youngstown City Schools District.
"This is great news and it proves that the work The Red Zone is doing in our schools and with our students is working," said CEO Krish Mohip. "YCSD looks forward to continuing our relationship with The Red Zone."
Of TRZ participating schools, the following showed exceptional average G.P.A., increases:
- East High School- 11 percent increase
- Chaney High School- 22 percent increase
- Williamson Elementary - 30 percent increase
- Wilson Elementary School- 34 percent increase
"At Wilson Elementary, we believe that every child has the potential to be successful," said Jennifer Walker, Wilson's principal. "Sometimes this means that we have to wrap ourselves around the whole child, and provide not only academic instruction, but also make sure that students' basic physiological and psychological needs are met. The Red Zone helps our school to create a learning environment that supports students' social growth and success which ultimately helps them to be more successful learners."
