Communities In Schools

For nearly 40 years, Communities In Schools has been helping students achieve in school, graduate and go on to bright futures through a nationwide network of passionate professionals working in public schools to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community's unique needs, is the basis for our success. Operating in more than 2,300 schools in the most challenged communities of 25 states and the District of Columbia, Communities In Schools serves 1.5 million young people and their families every year. As the nation's leading dropout prevention organization, Communities In Schools is the only one proven to both decrease dropout rates and increase graduation rates. Mission: The mission of Communities In Schools is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. We believe to unlock the potential of the CIS network, we will foster a culture of fairness and equity; collaborate with respect and trust; strive for excellence; commit to accountability; serve with integrity; lead with honesty and transparency and pursue continuous learning.