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Our Impact
SBVIP is helping young people stay in school, stabilize their lives, and build toward a safer future. Since launching in 2022, the program has shown measurable results in academic progress, reduced suspensions, and decreased student offenses. Behind every number is a story of transformation.
The data below reflects early outcomes from SBVIP across participating schools. Improvements include higher GPAs, reduced suspensions, and fewer behavioral incidents among students engaged in the program.
| Outcome | Result | Site |
| Referrals Received | 70+ | All Sites |
| Drop in Annual Suspensions | 269 → 110 over two school years | West Mesa HS |
| Avg. GPA Increase |
+0.45 (1.15 → 1.60) +0.44 (0.91 → 1.35) |
West Mesa HS Atrisco Heritage |
| Change in Student Offenses | Overall decrease in both major and minor offenses | All Sites |
Every statistic represents a young person overcoming real challenges. These stories show what’s possible when students have the right support and someone in their corner
One SBVIP participant—once frequently referred for weapons, fighting, and even arrested on campus—has become the program’s first high school graduate. When they joined, their GPA was just 0.5. With consistent mentorship and support, they passed all classes, graduated in May 2024, and was just 0.3 GPA points away from qualifying for the honor roll.
Another student, who made major academic gains, has also experienced significant personal loss. Despite losing multiple immediate family members during this time, they have committed to healthier coping strategies and now serve as a mentor to other SBVIP students, helping create a stronger peer community.
A third student with a history of severe off-campus violence has shown remarkable progress. Since joining the program, they have stabilized emotionally, improved their GPA, secured a job, and begun credit recovery coursework—putting them back on track to graduate.
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