What are Opportunity Schools?

Opportunity Schools are high-quality schools designed explicitly to bring opportunity to the students furthest from it, including young people who are overage and under-credited, disconnected from school, behind academically, system-involved, etc. Rather than a one-size-fits-all model, Opportunity Schools create structured, relationship-rich pathways to academic recovery, belonging, and long-term success.

What is the Groundswell Opportunity Schools Quality Framework?

Groundswell’s Opportunity Schools Quality Framework defines what it takes to build schools where students furthest from opportunity can thrive.

Developed in collaboration with educators and experts nationwide, the Framework identifies the key drivers of success at effective Opportunity Schools. This Framework serves as a guide for educators, school leaders, and policymakers committed to better serving their most challenged students and families.