Bright futures begin here.
A Better Chance starts in Andover
At A Better Chance of Andover, we believe that access to education transforms lives—not just for our Scholars, but for our entire community. As a local chapter of the national A Better Chance organization, we work to identify and support high-achieving young people of color from across the country and provide them with the opportunity to attend Andover’s top public high school.
Our program offers not only a rigorous academic environment, but also a nurturing residential experience, a network of host families, and the mentorship needed to help Scholars grow into confident, capable leaders.
Our mission is rooted in equity, education, and opportunity: to empower our Scholars to succeed in high school, thrive in college, and ultimately lead in their careers and communities.
Over 55 Years of Educational Equity
AFounded in 1967, A Better Chance of Andover is proud to be the longest continuously operating Community School Program in the country. For more than five decades, we’ve opened doors for high-achieving young people of color, equipping them with the tools, support, and education to thrive in high school, excel in college, and lead in life. Our alumni are living proof: Scholars who now serve as leaders, educators, advocates, and changemakers in communities across the country.
150+ Scholars and Counting
Most Scholars join A Better Chance of Andover in 9th grade and complete four transformative years at Andover High School. Through a powerful partnership with AHS, our Scholars immerse themselves in rigorous academics while also contributing their voices, perspectives, and leadership to the broader school community, enriching conversations around race, diversity, and equity.
97% College Graduation Rate
Every Scholar in our program has gone on to begin their college journey—and 97% have earned their degrees. But our success isn’t just measured in diplomas. It’s seen in the lives our alumni lead and the impact they make. Many go on to careers dedicated to equity, education, public health, advocacy, and justice, carrying forward the mission and values instilled in them here at Andover.