Student Affairs: Long Beach GEAR UP

Long Beach GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is on a mission to increase high school graduation and college enrollment rates for the classes of 2027 and 2028 in the Norwalk La Mirada community. 

Since our founding in 2021, we have provided nearly 10,000 hours of services to over 1600 students and families. GEAR UP students are more likely to catch-up or move ahead in school, earn higher math grades, and participate in academic enriching activities.  Gifts to this program directly supports scholarship funds, student showcase events, college fieldtrips, career readiness programming, college tours, and much needed learning materials and supplies.  

Every gift, no matter the size, can significantly impact the lives of our students and their families.

Thank you for supporting Long Beach GEAR UP!