Breakthrough Silicon Valley

Organization Name:
Breakthrough Silicon Valley
Address:
c/o Hoover Middle School 1635 Park Avenue
City, State, ZIP:
San Jose, CA 95126
Phone:
(408) 287-6357
Website:
http://www.breakthroughsv.org

Contact Name:
Andrea Garcia
Title:
Sr. Coordinator of College Access Programs
Email Address:
agarcia@breakthroughsv.org

Program Description

Our Mission is to prepare academically motivated middle school students with limited educational opportunities for success in rigorous college-preparatory high school programs and entry into four-year colleges and to prepare outstanding high school and college students to enter careers in education.

Services Provided

Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
Career exploration and counseling/internships
College admissions guidance and counseling
College fairs/campus visits
College transition and retention support

Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion
Leadership development
Parent/family services
SAT/ACT and other test preparation

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Demographics

Education Level and
Number of Students

High School: 266
Middle School: 221
Elementary School: 0
Post-secondary: 0
Non-traditional: 0

Populations Served

Academically High-performing

First-Generation

More than 75%

Representative
Colleges Attended
by Alumni

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Georgetown University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Stanford University
University of California-Davis
University of Redlands
University of South Florida-Main Campus

Matriculation & Completion

4-yr College Matriculation: 86%