Who We Serve

Nurturing Talents. Creating Opportunities.

EPAAF supports the students of East Palo Alto Academy through high school, postsecondary education, and beyond.

East Palo Alto Academy (EPAA) is a 300-student charter high school that was started by Stanford Graduate School or Education in 2001 and is now part of in the Sequoia Union High School District. EPAA Bulldogs are leaders, activists, caregivers, and builders. Most of our students are the first in their families to graduate high school and attend college. Families choose EPAA for its personalized learning, college-prep curriculum, strong social-emotional programs, and nurturing student environment.

The East Palo Alto Academy Foundation (EPAAF) begins assisting students as soon as they enter high school with our 10-Year Promise. From high school through postsecondary education and beyond, students benefit from our academic, mental health, and enrichment programs. After graduation, we follow their lead, providing guidance and resources to pursue the education or training needed to achieve the life they want.

Our students' diverse backgrounds and experiences illustrate their resilience and determination. The numbers below reflect the unique challenges our students overcome, showcasing the importance of supportive programs and resources.

  • First in their families to graduate high school

  • First-generation college students

  • Socio-economically disadvantaged

  • Face housing insecurity

  • English language learners

  • Incoming 9th graders read at grade level

Our Programs