Heads Up Program
Founded in 1987, and aligned with Head-Royce School’s core values of character, intellect, and creativity, the mission of Heads Up is to provide first-generation college bound students of color from Oakland public schools with challenging and enriching programming to cultivate socially responsible leaders.
1000+
college-bound graduated students
115
annual enrollment
83%
students from
low-income homes
82%
first-generation college-bound students
$108k
granted this year
91%
complete the program
65%
read at or above
grade level
3.5
average GPA