In 2008-09, the 58 SUN Community Schools in operation served:

• 14,733 children and youth in ongoing enrolled classes and activities
• 3,091 adults in adult education, skill-building and school-related classes
• 81,826 people in community and family events and activities.

Showing Results:

Regularly participating students showed strong gains in academics, attendance and behavioral areas:

• 75% increased state benchmark scores in Reading
• 77% increased state benchmark scores in Math
• Average daily school attendance was 95%
• Improving Youth Assets & Interim Academic Outcomes:
• 68& improved in turning in homework on time
• 80% improved in classroom academic performance
• 74% had a more positive attitude toward school
• 67% improved behavior
• 76% improved class participation
• 75% improved in finding alternative resolutions to problems
• 93% of students have at least one adult who cares about them at to whom they can go for help

Bringing in Community and Business resources:

• Over 52,000 volunteer hours contributed by 3,012 community and business volunteers
• Over 350 business and community partners