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Our Results

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

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.
Our Approach

Over 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, over 700,000 students have benefited from the NAF Approach. NAF’s programs and products are helping over 150,000 high school students including 110,000 students in 624 academies across 34 states and territories.

High School Students

supported by NAF programming and products

Students

enrolled in NAF academies

Non-NAF Students

engaged with KnoPro

Non-NAF students

engaged in NAF work-based learning tracker

High School Students

impacted by NAF career academy access in partner districts

Senior Graduation Rate*

The adjusted national cohort graduation rate for public high schools in 2021-2022 is 87%. ​

of Grads College-Bound*​

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

of Grads Join the Workforce​ or Military

*This data is self-reported by NAF students and academies.

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. ​

of NAF Seniors Reported Feeling Fully Prepared for the Workforce​

This is more than twice the national average.​
Skill builder

“It (my NAF experience) has given and is continuing to give me the skills to be ready for the future. I have learned skills to be work-ready and career-ready.” – Matthew, Academy of Finance

Learn what students are saying about their NAF Experience

Our Findings and Publications

Learn more about how the work we do impacts students across the nation.
2025-Impact-Report

Our 2025 Impact Report

We’re reimagining the future of education and the future of work to create and provide greater opportunity and access.
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NAF

NAF Impact on Graduation Rates

The NAF approach makes a difference for all high school students, especially those at-risk of not graduating.
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Students & Alumni

Student Experience Survey

Each spring, our students provide feedback on their NAF experience. Take a look at this year’s findings!
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