Ryan Banks Academy

Ryan Banks Academy (RBA) is a full scholarship-granting 7th – 10th grade school serving 100% low-income youth of color in Chicago that would traditionally be in the Chicago Public School system (CPS). They target youth in CPS that have struggled in school and are behind academically, and offer all students full scholarships. Once enrolled at RBA, students are offered individual learning paths to catch up with academics in a STEAM focused curriculum, while also providing social emotional learning and support.

With $25,000 in funding, RBA can take 15 additional students who have been struggling to succeed in CPS.