High Jump Chicago

“High Jump has done a tremendous thing for our family.”

After seeing Sydney (Cohort 30) and Nathan (Cohort 36) thrive at High Jump, Jennifer says her youngest is already looking forward to his chance to join.

High Jump isn't just a program. For some families, it's a tradition with generational impact.

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Behind every High Jump scholar is a community of people who believe in their potential.

This spring, volunteers across our three partner campuses helped interview more than 360 applicants to build High Jump's 38th Cohort. Their time, thoughtful questions, and encouragement help create opportunities for academically motivated middle school students throughout Chicago.

We're grateful for everyone who shared their expertise, energy, and support with our prospective scholars. Thank you for helping make High Jump possible.

High Jump students are not just succeeding in middle school — they are thriving long after the program ends.

100% graduate from high school.
87% graduate from college — more than twice the rate of their peers.

Behind every number is a student discovering what’s possible for their future. Help us continue opening doors for students: highjumpchicago.org/inspire

“High Jump means the world to me. I don’t know how my life would look without it. High Jump has given me so so many resources and help for my high school process. I am even now a Daniel Murphy Scholar! Thank you for everything!” Melody, Cohort 36

This fall, Melody will continue her journey as a Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund recipient — one of many Cohort 36 students stepping into exciting new opportunities after High Jump.

Congratulations to Cohort 36 and the bright futures ahead. highjumpchicago.org/inspire

A new cohort. New journeys. New possibilities.

In June, 225 Chicago students will begin High Jump — and we can’t wait to introduce you to the scholars, families, stories, and futures ahead.

Our Inspire What’s Possible campaign launches soon. Stay tuned.

Big futures are taking shape for High Jump’s Cohort 36. This spring, 8th grade students graduated from High Jump and are heading to outstanding high schools across Chicago and beyond — including selective enrollment (38%), independent, parochial, and boarding schools (27%).

More importantly, they’re stepping into those next chapters with confidence, preparation, and a belief in what’s possible for their futures.

Join us in celebration of Cohort 36. Inspire What’s Possible campaign — coming soon.

College completion is crucial because research shows that finishing college means a greater chance of higher wages in the future– and with an 87% success rate, High Jump alums are graduating at a higher rate than their peers.

Thriving in middle school, high school, and beyond empowers our alums with access to high-quality jobs, improved upward mobility, and the power to create more change in their communities.

Learn more at https://highjumpchicago.org/about/impact/

We didn’t just meet the goal—we surpassed it 💥

$1.8M+ raised
$200K+ over goal
700+ people in the room

Because of you, more High Jump students will have access to the opportunities, support, and community that help them thrive.

Immense thanks to this incredible community. We’re just getting started.