In our nations capital only 69% of the 2018 cohort graduated on time. In many of the neighborhoods Higher Achievement serves that number is much lower. That means that the bright, confident young smiles in the video above are half as likely to graduate high school on time.Fortunately, they have Higher Achievement. 95% of Higher Achievement scholars graduate high school on time. That success is in no small part due to caring support and academic guidance that each scholar gets from their mentor."As a mentor I have witnessed my scholars' excitement for learning reach new levels; from impassioned discussions on recycling and waste management to my scholars' eagerness to complete lessons and learn new vocabulary. I've watched scholars' faces beam with pride after accomplishing feats like speaking in front of the entire center. - Ms. NaDaizja Higher Achievement mentor.