Dear Orange County Community,

We hope that everyone is enjoying a wonderful and well-deserved summer holiday with family and friends.

As we reflect on the past school year, we are filled with gratitude for both the successes we’ve celebrated and the challenges we’ve overcome together. At High School Inc. Academies Foundation, we remain deeply committed to empowering the next generation through education and business partnerships that build stronger communities and brighter futures.

With the continued support of the Santa Ana Unified School District, Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, Anaheim Union High School District, our generous donors, business partners, and countless community supporters, we continue to provide impactful opportunities for our students. These partnerships are the foundation of our work and make possible the meaningful progress we see each year.

This past year alone, our students have reached incredible milestones:

98% graduation rate
Over 89% of our graduates are pursuing post-secondary education or vocational training
Hundreds of students engaged in paid internships, industry-specific competitions, college field trips, and dual-enrollment classes
$323,000+ in scholarships were awarded to our students

Through the power of collaboration, our students are not only achieving academic success but are gaining the skills, confidence, and experience needed to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.

Thank you for your continued belief in and support of our mission. Together, we are shaping futures and strengthening our community, one student at a time.

We look forward to continuing this great work with you as we start the 2025-2026 school year next month.

Wishing you a joyful and restful remainder of the summer.

In Gratitude,

2024-2025

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Thank you everyone again who joined us for our

7th Annual 'Give Gratitude' Fundraiser

It was an enchanting evening filled with exquisite wines, captivating silent auctions, and live entertainment. Our guests were delighted by the talents of our National Award Winning Culinary Academy students from Valley High School, who not only planned and catered the event but also gained invaluable real-world culinary and hospitality insights. It was a chance to connect with our students, rekindle friendships within the education and business community, and make lasting memories together at the Give Gratitude event. We reached our goal of raising $100,000 to ensure that our most vulnerable youth continue to have full access to career education, guidance and support to achieve a brighter future. THANK YOU!

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Join us in Making a Difference and Supporting our Future Generation.

Become a Mentor

Without rockstar individuals like yourself, we at High School Inc. Academies Foundation couldn’t accomplish our work without you! Mentors are an integral part of the model for success in making a difference in the lives of the students we serve in Orange County.

Working side by side with students and teachers, mentors help facilitate C-H-A-N-G-E in a student’s educational and career-readiness experience. With your help, business professionals and industry experts can be a part of the momentum by advising on current industry expectations and trends, and providing support in projects and competitions. More importantly you will be able to establish a personal relationship and know you are making a monumental investment in the lives of our youth.

Become A Mentor

Volunteer

High School Inc. Academies Foundation welcomes individuals, groups, industry and the community to join us in creating collaborative C-H-A-N-G-E to empower youth and strengthen communities through partnerships. Individual Volunteers and Business Volunteers can provide support in some powerful ways: provide internships opportunities, industry site tours, join an academy advisory committee, and provide programs and events support.