Evaluation of the Urban and Priority High Schools (UPHS) Initiative
The initiative was first implemented in the 2008-09 school year with 37 urban secondary schools across the 12 school boards receiving funding until 2013-2014. It aimed to enhance the well-being and academic success of students living in high-needs neighbourhoods by way of creating a safe and positive learning school environment. The secondary schools that participated in the UPHS worked with community partners to provide additional supports and opportunities to these students based on a needs assessment and existing services.
This evaluation intends to increase our understanding of how additional supports and opportunities influenced at-risk youths’ academic success, to document effective practices in engaging students, parents, and the community, to provide recommendations in regards to the content of a program monitoring information system, and to draw recommendations for improving student outcomes at the system level.
Project Details
Published: March 2015
Capability: Program Evaluation/ Performance Measurement
Policy Area: P-12 Education - Specialized Services and Programs - Academic Engagement, Youth Development and Inclusion
Population: Youth
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