 
Academic success at City College is interrelated with the high school educational background of our incoming students. Unfortunately, there persists a pronounced inequity in achievement as it relates to various groups of students at City College.
Every year, the Research Office at the College produces its High School Report showing too many African Americans and Latinos with scoring lower on standardized tests.
If the Achievement Gap is going to be addressed effectively in San Francisco, it is going to require the cooperation of a number of parties: the School District, the City and County of San Francisco, the business community, funders, and, yes, City College. Too often, City College is not represented properly in discussions about issues affecting education policy in San Francisco. City College must not only participate in these discussions but also play a leadership role.
For its part, the College has been working to rectify the recognized achievement inequity for a number of years. As a result, we have established a number of “retention” programs aimed at supporting those students most likely to encounter difficulties. These retention programs, an important component of City College’s robust Basic Skills program, are doing their work; however, funding for these programs is not secure. This must change.
As a community, we must prioritize funding to ensure that all City College students are given the tools they need to succeed. This includes a solid education foundation in the core subject areas of mathematics, sciences and language arts.
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