Program areas at Sparkwheel
Through the 2022-2023 school year over 270,615 students and their families were reached through school-wide events, plus 113,318 students and families benefited from basic need items (total 383,933). Basic need items include hygiene items, clothing, food, school supplies, and bus passes. Referrals to community resources were also provided, along with crisis intervention when needed. There are over 280,017 occurrences of participants (students, families, other) attending our school-wide events, while we provided 287,930 basic need items for over 118,995 requests (from students, families, others). We served 3,902 students through individualized case-management support, focusing on needs in academics, behavior, and attendance. Case-managed students achieved progress at following rates during the school year: academics 84%; attendance 74%; and behavior 83%. Also, 99% of these students stayed in school; 95% were promoted to their next grade level, and 82% of eligible seniors graduated. Of that 82% who graduated, we know of 33% that have plans for post-secondary education/military service.