San Miguel School

Transforming lives for academically underserved and economically disadvantaged Latino boys

About San Miguel School

San Miguel School serves 90 at-risk children in grades six through eight. During their early years, their students encounter many obstacles to their education, including poverty, unstable homes, low-performing schools, language difficulties, and violent neighborhoods. San Miguel inspires these young men to rise above their challenges and become serious students and responsible citizens.

San Miguel students and their families live at, or well below, the poverty level. Many do not receive adequate academic support at home because their parents have limited formal education or English-language skills. They strives to build a strong support network for each student’s family and encourages their participation in their sons’ education.

In the academically-rigorous, nurturing, and faith-filled environment of San Miguel, these at-risk children are achieving remarkable success. Although most children are academically two grade levels behind when they arrive at San Miguel, most graduate with above grade-level skills and knowledge. 100 percent of their graduates have been accepted into college preparatory high schools and many of their early graduates are now enrolled in college.

This academic progress is accompanied by physical, emotional, moral, and spiritual growth. When you enter a classroom at San Miguel School, you will meet alert, kind, and respectful young adults who are enthusiastic about learning and committed to helping their others in their school and community.