Resources are what dictate how successful kids are likely to be in the future. At BOSS Programs, we equip economically disadvantaged and under-resourced youth in LA and Orange Counties with the resources to succeed in all aspects of their lives. With an emphasis on STEAM learning and the essential sharpening of critical thinking skills, we inspire the pursuit of greatness in schools, at home, and in the community. Our scholars emerge prepared and confident, equipped to shine in any life path they choose.
Some BOSS facts, figures, and highlights:
99% of BOSS alumni are pursuing post-secondary education—at a time when three-fourths of boys in Southern California are exiting high school without meeting the requirements to even apply to a four-year college or university. Our scholars attend Stanford, UCLA, CSULB, San Diego State, and San Jose State, as well as HBCUs Xavier, Morehouse and Florida A&M, among other schools.
BOSS scholars achieve a 63% higher math proficiency and a 20% higher reading proficiency than the LBUSD average.
Students who meet our weekly usage target post 1.9 grade‐level gains in math—nearly double the progress of our casual users.
BOSS students are regular recipients of the Posse Foundation Scholarship.
Our student coders developed an award-winning, US-patented mobile app, Safe Encounter, during the 2020 MIT Global Appathon for Good.
BOSS was selected by the NFL/Super Bowl Host Committee, from among hundreds of Southern California nonprofits, as a Super Bowl 56 Legacy organization because of our transformative impact in the Los Angeles area community.
But don't just take our word for it: hear directly from a BOSS Mom.
Case Studies: Two BOSS Scholars
JAYLIN FRANKLINJaylin first entered a BOSS Saturday academy as an earnest sixth grader in worn-down track spikes, certain only that the rush he felt sprinting the backstretch must have a counterpart in the classroom. BOSS coaches taught him that the same discipline can drive both. By high school he was anchoring relay teams for Serra while stacking a 4.4 GPA. BOSS founder Everett Glenn then placed him in The Intern Project, a six-month rotation with the Los Angeles Rams, and later in a pro-sports, social-justice fellowship. Those experiences convinced Jaylin that stadiums and spreadsheets could team up for equity. Weeks after starting his first job at NetApp, Jaylin sent an early-morning e-mail to Glenn: “I’m working at a big tech company right now, and I was hoping to get the team I’m on to speak to the kids—pour some life into them… a way for my team to volunteer their time for a good cause, and for the kids to learn from tech professionals.” Jaylin embodies the full arc of BOSS influence: transform raw talent into disciplined excellence, then watch that excellence loop forward as servant leadership.
JEREMIAH CAMACHOWhen Jeremiah entered BOSS in 7th grade, he carried a fresh diagnosis of a learning challenge and the weight of adults’ low expectations. BOSS wrapped around him with weekly math labs that rebuilt his confidence, mentors who translated every stumble into a growth plan, and career labs that showed how numbers could open doors rather than close them. In 9th grade, a placement test forced him to repeat algebra despite his teachers’ belief that he was ready for geometry. BOSS tutors turned the setback into fuel. Two years later he was thriving in AP math, engineering, and honors physics. His most recent progress report features straight As. Today Jeremiah walks into classrooms—and boardrooms—knowing he belongs there. The boy once labeled lazy is now the young man who charts data, codes prototypes, and leads with quiet integrity. His journey is BOSS in motion: consistent coaching, culturally responsive STEM enrichment, and a brotherhood that refuses to let a label define a destiny.
Your generous gift today helps us continue to provide crucial resources to local youth, allowing them to soar.
With your support, we can continue to inspire, equip and empower under-resourced youth to be transformed. Along the way, we will increase the number of them who (i) attain proficiency in core content, (ii) take algebra in 8th grade, (iii) test proficient/advanced in reading and math by the end of 8th grade, (iv) are “high school ready” entering 9th grade; (v) are “college ready” entering the 12th grade; and positioned to pursue careers requiring a strong foundation in math, critical thinking, strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively.
BOSS scholars have achieved seven (7) years of near across-the-board outperform versus their non-BOSS peers on all metrics tracked by the Department of Education and 75/77 high school grads are pursuing post-secondary education.