Our Impact

Pathfinder By The Numbers (6/30/24)

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  • 112

    Students

  • 28

    Sending Schools

  • 51%

    speak a language other than English at home

  • 31%

    identify as Black/African-American

  • 40%

    identify as Hispanic/Latino(a)

  • 72%

    live in New Haven

  • 22

    Pathfinder alumni currently attend Hopkins School

Pathfinder Alumni in the News

  • Mason B. PF '29 and Snigtha Mohanraj PF '25
    Mason B. PF '29 and Snigtha Mohanraj PF '25 featured at Ely Center for their photography.
  • Cassandra C. PF '25
    Cassandra C. PF '25 graduates as Valedictorian of Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School; attending Cornell University in the fall.
  • Daniel Ramirez PF' 18
    Daniel “silencio” Ramirez, a current senior at SCSU and founder of El Rincón de Papel, showcased for his work and mentorship with zines as political activism.
    - New Haven Arts, April 2025
  • Kese Thomas PF'14
    Nykese PF'14 joins the New Haven City Plan Department as Planning Intern.
  • Hajar A. PF'28
    Hajar A. PF'28 leads protest for increased school funding.
    - New Haven Independent, May 2025
  • Aniya A. PF'25
    Aniya A. PF'25 named Pennington Scholar to attend Howard University.
    - New Haven Independent, June 2025
  • Jason Thomas PF '26
    Jason shares his thoughts on hearing Stacey Abrams at Hopkins.
    - New Haven Independent, Oct. 2024
  • Alex Guzhnay PF' 21
    Former Alder Returns To City Hall
  • Isaac Bloodworth PF '13
    The Bitsie Clark Fund for Artists 2022 Awardee
  • Doug Wardlaw PF '17, HOP '17, UCONN '21
    Featured in CTPost story about college graduates
  • Alex Guzhnay PF '21
    Guzhnay named Alder for Ward 1 at 19 years old. 
    - New Haven Independent, January 2022
  • Prince D. PF '24
    Story about a business and innovation camp for young entrepreneurs.
    - Quinnipiac Today, July 2022.
  • Aubrey B. PF' 26
    "Leading the charge for traffic calming in her high school neighborhood."
    - New Haven Independent, November 2022

Testimonials

  • “Through Pathfinder, kids become more grounded in their dreams and have a clearer vision of how they want to go about achieving those dreams.”

    ~ Pete Butler, Community Dean, Elm City College Prep

  • “Pathfinder changed the way I interact with people. I was real shy before. After going to Pathfinder and feeling comfortable with my abilities, I started to blossom and think of myself as smart.”

    ~ Darrell, Pathfinder alumnus, student at Cheshire Academy
     
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  • “I saw the lightbulb go on the first day my son was there and surrounded by all those folks.”

    ~ Darrell Draughn, parent

  • “If you have the chance to change, do it.”

    ~ J’Nisha, Pathfinder Alumna, student at Lafayette College

  • “Pathfinder gave me my lifelong friends.”

    ~ Matt, Pathfinder alumnus, student at Harvard 

  • “People think Middle School’s not important, but what you do now really sets you up for how your life’s going to be.”

    ~ J’Nisha, Pathfinder Alumna, student at Lafayette College

  • “Teaching at Pathfinder gave me happiness.”

    ~ Matt, Pathfinder alumnus, student at Harvard

  • “It definitely was the switch that turned my life into one of academic rigor.”

    ~ Matt, Pathfinder alumnus, student at Harvard

  • “Even though it was a very rigorous program, they also had fun. My son actually looked forward to going.”

    ~ Doreen Spence, parent

  • “Every kid who attends is a success story!”

    ~ Pete Butler, Community Dean, Elm City College Prep

  • “It helped me interact with my teachers, ask for more help, or ask for more work if I needed it.”

    ~Maria, Pathfinder Alumna, student at Albertus Magnus College

  • “Pathfinder changes lives, without a doubt.”

     ~ Darrell Draughn, parent

  • “It makes me feel wonderful that they have more options available to them and more doors open.”

    ~ Angelina Dusa, Counselor, John S. Martinez School

  • “Pathfinder became a match made in heaven for my son. Not only did he excel, but all these different prep schools wanted him. I’m all excited because now my son is getting ready to graduate from Princeton.”

    ~ Odell Cohens, parent

  • “Pathfinder showed me we can combine academics with fun.”

    ~ Maria, Pathfinder Alumna, student at Albertus Magnus College

  • “What drives me is the joy of seeing young people exposed to a rigorous learning environment.”

    ~ Julie Greenwood, New Haven Squash

  • “These are the kids that will truly help to change this world.”

    ~ Pete Butler, Community Dean, Elm City College Prep

  • “Locally, it’s among the best free academic programs available.”

    ~ Julie Greenwood, New Haven Squash

  • “It’s been incredible seeing that transformation of students who started the program in 7th grade and now are in high school.”

    ~ Sarah Crilley, Director of Graduate Support, St. Martin DePores Academy

  • “Pathfinder is an enrichment experience that your child truly deserves.”

    ~ Pete Butler, Community Dean, Elm City College Prep

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Annual Reports

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Support Pathfinder

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