High Jump Chicago

06/01/2026

“High Jump means the world to me. I don’t know how my life would look without it. High Jump has given me so so many resources and help for my high school process. I am even now a Daniel Murphy Scholar! Thank you for everything!” Melody, Cohort 36

This fall, Melody will continue her journey as a Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund recipient — one of many Cohort 36 students stepping into exciting new opportunities after High Jump.

Congratulations to Cohort 36 and the bright futures ahead. highjumpchicago.org/inspire

05/30/2026

A new cohort. New journeys. New possibilities.

In June, 225 Chicago students will begin High Jump — and we can’t wait to introduce you to the scholars, families, stories, and futures ahead.

Our Inspire What’s Possible campaign launches soon. Stay tuned.

05/28/2026

Big futures are taking shape for High Jump’s Cohort 36. This spring, 8th grade students graduated from High Jump and are heading to outstanding high schools across Chicago and beyond — including selective enrollment (38%), independent, parochial, and boarding schools (27%).

More importantly, they’re stepping into those next chapters with confidence, preparation, and a belief in what’s possible for their futures.

Join us in celebration of Cohort 36. Inspire What’s Possible campaign — coming soon.

05/21/2026

College completion is crucial because research shows that finishing college means a greater chance of higher wages in the future– and with an 87% success rate, High Jump alums are graduating at a higher rate than their peers.

Thriving in middle school, high school, and beyond empowers our alums with access to high-quality jobs, improved upward mobility, and the power to create more change in their communities.

Learn more at https://highjumpchicago.org/about/impact/

05/05/2026

We didn’t just meet the goal—we surpassed it 💥

$1.8M+ raised
$200K+ over goal
700+ people in the room

Because of you, more High Jump students will have access to the opportunities, support, and community that help them thrive.

Immense thanks to this incredible community. We’re just getting started.

05/05/2026

05/01/2026

What is High Jump?

High Jump is a two-year, tuition-free academic enrichment program for Chicago middle school students. We combine rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, and high school choice support to help students discover their strengths, build confidence, and imagine what’s possible.

But more than a program, High Jump is a community—35 years in the making—where students find belonging, form lasting friendships, and gain the tools to thrive in high school, college, and beyond.

Learn more about what makes High Jump different: highjumpchicago.org/

04/28/2026

Middle school education is critical in determining academic performance in high school– and with High Jump, students experience 2 Years of academic growth for every year in the program.

High Jump empowers our alums by helping them access right-fit high schools that will improve their likelihood of thriving in college and beyond.