Reach for Excellence offers students of limited income a mix of academic, cultural, and community-based experiences that prepares them for the challenges of college-preparatory programs and high schools.

Reach for Excellence is a three-year, tuition-free enrichment program that prepares middle school students to compete for college prep programs. Certified teachers equip students with the tools they need to succeed in high school and stay on the path to college.

In order to be eligible, students must:

- Be in the 5th grade
- Commit to three years of rigorous academics and leadership enrichment
- Demonstrate the potential to achieve academically and the determination to succeed in life
- Come from families with limited opportunities and resources (at or under $50K/household)
- Admission is selective; about 36 students are accepted into each cohort of 6th graders.