With a long-term goal of supporting the growth of private school networks across the nation, the Drexel Fund will concentrate near-term investments in six states that provide the most advantageous environment for new, high-quality, financially sustainable private schools: Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio and Wisconsin.
Funding schools, school networks, and educational entrepreneurs
HIGH QUALITY
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Successful academic performance on state or nationally-normed assessments
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Use of data to strengthen instructional practices
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Experienced leadership team with high expectations
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Strong character and/or faith development
FINANCIALLY SUSTAINABLE
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Strong organizational financial practices
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No more than 15% of budget at scale to be met by philanthropy
SCALABILITY & REPLICABILITY
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Aspire to grow into a network of schools
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Equipped to scale and replicate
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Have plans to overcome the obstacles to high-quality growth