Our Results

NAF is changing the trajectory of students’ lives — and we have the results to prove it.

In the United States, 1 in 5 students don’t graduate from high school.

Lack of access to opportunities that support economic mobility continue to leave students behind. Meanwhile, businesses are struggling to fill open positions with skilled talent. In fact, over 75% of companies report that a significant skills gap is impacting their businesses. The skills gap remains one of the top drivers of unemployment as schools struggle to keep pace with changing needs of the labor market. NAF is working to level the playing field.

700,000 Students Supported by NAF

At the heart of NAF’s work is the data we use to increase success for students. Since 1980, 700,000 students have benefited from the NAF Approach. NAF’s programs and products are helping over 150,000 high school students gain the skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed in the future. There are over 110,000 students in 624 academies across 34 states and territories.
*This data is self-reported by NAF students and academies.

Senior Graduation Rate*

The adjusted national cohort graduation rate for public high schools in 2022-2023 is 87%.

of Grads College-Bound*

This is notably higher than the national rate of 62%.

of Grads Join the Workforce

Graduation Rate for At-Risk Students

ICF International found that with full-program participation, at-risk NAF students had a 10% higher graduation rate than non-NAF students.

Grads in our Alumni Network

Many NAF alums who achieve success attribute NAF as playing a valuable role in their journey, and remain connected to benefit from exclusive opportunities.