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INCREASE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY

Inspire Academic Achievement

Empower Students

Beyond 12th Grade

INCREASE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY

Education equity is a human right

Driven by a mission to break barriers.

Empower Futures

Build Leaders

BELIEVE. ACT. INSPIRE.

What We Do

At 12 Plus, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed beyond high school, regardless of their background.

That’s why we work hand-in-hand with schools in underfunded communities, creating vibrant learning spaces and providing personalized academic and post-secondary advising.

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Inspire Achievement

Through our PLUS Centers, we cultivate a school culture that motivates students to reach their highest potential.

Empower Futures
With individualized support, we guide students on the path to college, career, and lifelong learning.
Build Leaders
We believe in empowering students to become changemakers in their communities, driving progress and social impact.

4,000+ high school students served annually

$11M+ in “debt-free” financial aid awarded

INCREASE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY

Inspire Academic Achievement

Empower Students

Beyond 12th Grade

INCREASE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY

Education equity is a human right

Driven by a mission to break barriers.

Empower Futures

Build Leaders

Why It Matters

Every Student.
Every Year. Every Step.

Far too many students are left behind in the journey toward a better future. 12 Plus bridges that gap—fueling ambition, sparking curiosity, and ensuring every young person is prepared to thrive beyond the classroom.

Our Impact

95% of our graduates are accepted into a post-secondary pathway.

Without a PLUS Center, the same schools averaged less than 40%.

65% of 12+ alumni earn a post-secondary degree.

In comparison to only 10% of Philadelphia School District students

Over 20,000 students served across Philadelphia and Camden County.

Our annual footprint continues to grow each year.

More than 60% of 12+ students completed their FAFSA.

The national average is 46%.

A WORD FROM STUDENTS

Liberate Educational Boundaries

Join us in rewriting the future for thousands of students. Together, we can build a world where success is not limited by zip code.

“I already feel like I’ve known 12+ for so long. You can speak to them like they’re your friends, but they will also be on you to make sure you do what you need to do. If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t have been able to submit my Penn State application by the deadline.”

Kesha
Penn Treaty High School

“12+ changed my whole mindset about college and life after high school. I feel like I have a bright future ahead of me”

Quram King
12+ STUDENT AND FELLOW

“Without the support and encouragement of 12+, I probably would not be going to college. Not only did they support me academically, but also encouraged and inspired me to achieve.”

Aylissa D
Kensington Health Sciences Academy

“I’m coming from the Dominican Republic, and it was not easy for me coming from a new country, meeting new people, it was hard…but I felt more comfortable when I was in here (the PLUS Center). They really help us with everything we need; it really feels like home in here.”

Alfreulis
Kensington Health Sciences Academy