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Empowering Critically Conscious Warrior Intellectuals Through Linked Learning Pathways
Founded with a mission to empower critically conscious warrior intellectuals, ARISE High School has dedicated itself to transforming educational outcomes for first-generation college-bound students in Oakland and the Bay Area. Our Silver-Certified Linked Learning Pathway integrates rigorous academics with real-world experiences through 25+ industry partnerships, preparing students for college and careers in Public & Community Health. Recognized for excellence through awards like the California Pivotal Practice Award, we pioneered an Academic Mentor Program that employs alumni to provide personalized support, achieving a 100% A-G Completion rate among comparable Bay Area schools.With over $230,000 in grants from organizations like the California Community Schools Grant and Rogers Family Foundation, we maintain 20 academic mentors who deliver one-on-one instruction in core subjects while fostering a community teacher pipeline. Our innovative approach, featured on Edutopia, combines work-based learning opportunities with trauma-informed support to address pandemic-related learning gaps, ensuring students receive both academic and socio-emotional development tailored to their needs.
Services
Linked Learning Pathways
Academic Mentor Program
Work-Based Learning Partnerships
College Preparation
Career Readiness Training
Alumni Mentorship Program
Community Health Education
Student Support Services
Grant-Funded Programs
Industry Collaborations
Highlights and features
- We maintain 25+ industry partnerships for real-world work-based learning opportunities
- Our Academic Mentor Program employs alumni to provide personalized student support
- Recognized with California Pivotal Practice Award and $230,000+ in educational grants
- Ranked #1 Bay Area school for A-G Completion among underserved student populations
- Trauma-informed teaching approach addresses pandemic-related learning interruptions
Associations and certifications
- Linked Learning Certification
What people say
Supportive Academic Mentor Program
Innovative learning approach
Personalized student support
Excellent college preparation
Trauma-informed teaching methods
Services
Academic Mentor Program
Our alumni-employed mentors provide one-on-one and small group instruction in core subjects. This program addresses learning gaps through personalized support while creating community teaching pathways. Mentors assist with language acquisition, math instruction, and newcomer integration, maintaining 100% A-G Completion rates among underserved populations.
Linked Learning Pathways
State-certified pathways combine college preparatory curriculum with industry-aligned training in Public & Community Health. Through 25+ partnerships, students gain work experience while completing academic requirements. This approach achieves top Bay Area rankings for A-G Completion among schools serving low-income populations.
Work-Based Learning Partnerships
We maintain 25+ community partnerships that provide internships and employment opportunities. These collaborations connect classroom learning with real-world applications in healthcare and public service sectors. Partners help shape curriculum while offering students professional development experiences aligned with college pathways.
Community Health Education
Our curriculum focuses on preparing students for careers in community health services. Through specialized coursework and field experiences, students learn about healthcare systems, public policy, and community wellness initiatives. This pathway prepares graduates for both college programs and direct entry into health service careers.
Alumni Mentorship Program
Over 20 alumni return annually as academic mentors, creating a sustainable support system. Former students provide peer guidance in core subjects while serving as role models. This program strengthens community connections and provides employment opportunities for graduates while benefiting current learners.
Questions
What makes ARISE High School unique?
Our Silver-Certified Linked Learning Pathway combines college prep with career training in Public & Community Health through 25+ industry partnerships.
How does the Academic Mentor Program work?
We employ 20+ alumni as mentors who provide one-on-one support in core subjects, helping students overcome pandemic-related learning gaps through personalized instruction.
What college preparation services do you offer?
We guarantee A-G Completion requirements with specialized support, achieving top Bay Area rankings for underserved student populations through our mentorship model.
How can organizations partner with ARISE?
Community organizations can become work-based learning partners by providing internships or employment opportunities for students through our partnership form.
What community health programs are available?
Our curriculum prepares students for public health careers with specialized coursework and field experiences connecting classroom learning to real-world healthcare applications.
