• Established in 2001 in collaboration with the Ohio College Access Network
• Provides a college advisor and an early awareness advisor to the students in the Ironton City Schools
• In 2007/2008 provided services to 825 students in grades 6-12
• In 2007/2008 assisted the Ironton City Schools in earning an excellent rating with the Ohio Department of Education
• To date, Ironton College Access Program has awarded $72,000 in last dollar scholarships to eligible Ironton High School graduating seniors
• In 2008, 71% of Ironton’s graduating seniors went on to further their education, compared to 60% prior to the establishment of the Ironton College Access Program
• In 1999, Ironton High School graduates received $53,380 in scholarships. In 2008, the Ironton graduates received $1.8 million due to the efforts of the Ironton College Access Programs in collaboration with the Ironton High School Guidance Department
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