Results in numbers
At Squared, we measure success by the impact we have on students' educational and professional journeys. Our data—collected primarily from our affiliate program, (HS)2 —demonstrates the power of structured programming, academic rigor, and peer support. The results speak for themselves: our students are graduating college, excelling in STEM, and becoming leaders in their communities.
But students are more than numbers. Behind each statistic is a story of talent, ambition, and persistence. We invite you to explore the Stories from Squared Students section to hear directly from our students—how they set ambitious goals, navigate challenges, and shape their own futures.
88%
College Graduation Success
Our alumni graduate from college at nearly twice the national average for low-income, first-generation students.
90%
Program Completion Rate
The vast majority of Squared students persist through all three summers, building the skills and community needed for long-term success.
33%
Faculty who are alumni
A third of our faculty are program alumni, coming back to mentor and inspire the next generation of students.
Social
9.3 / 10
Students overwhelmingly recommend Squared to their peers, rating their experience 9.3 out of 10 on average. This score persists across both the Kent School and (HS)2 programs.
Student Experience Score
167%
In a single summer at our Kent Program, Squared students reported a 167% score increase in peer support. Prompt = “I have a group of peers who will support me in reaching my goals.” The average score went from 1.7 to 4.7 (on a scale of 1 to 5).
Peer Support Growth
Academic
In a single summer at the Kent Program, Squared students demonstrated an average 40%+ improvement in math proficiency, based on pre- and post-program assessments in Algebra II.
Math competency growth
41%
After a single summer at (HS)2, students are 20% more likely to express interest in pursuing a STEM major in college.
Increased interest in STEM career
20%
Financial
$210,000
Over four years, (HS)2 alumni secure an average of $210,000 in financial aid and scholarships, making college more accessible and affordable.
Avg. Scholarship & Aid Package
Confidence applying for Fin Aid
92%
90%+ of Squared students report feeling fully prepared to apply for financial aid and apply to college after three summers of college counseling.