School Mission

"A student-centered community of high expectations rooted in a race and culture-conscious environment where all voices fuel inquiry and creativity".

RISE Community School is also a Leader in Me school. Leader in Me is a framework that provides a unique approach to integrating highly effective practices throughout the school's culture. In addition to focusing on academic measures alone, Leader in Me embodies a holistic approach. This empowers educators to:

• Teach LEADERSHIP to every student
• Create a CULTURE of student empowerment and,
• Align systems that drive RESULTS in academics