In 1997, less than 10% of Manley Career Academy High School (West side of Chicago) graduates went on to college. With Umoja Student Development Corporation’s support, that number has increased to more than 60% of seniors enrolling in postsecondary education after high school graduation.
Manley graduates are attending a variety of institutions of higher education including: the University of Illinois, Jackson State University, Ohio State University, Northern Illinois, Alabama State University, Tuskegee University, Indiana Wesleyan, Southern Illinois, Chicago State University, Miles College, Dennison University, Illinois State University and Paine College.
Umoja is Swahili for unity and unity celebration in English.
Kudos, students!