Potential exists everywhere – opportunity doesn’t

PEAK targets high-potential scholars with an academically average profile and puts them on a path to a different future

We’re on a mission…

To provide opportunities for underserved youth, with an average academic profile, to achieve academic and personal success by combining a four-year, quality, values-based high school education with the guidance and commitment of caring, adult mentors.

Become a Mentor

An opportunity to impact a young person’s life by serving as a life coach, role model, and friend.

Join an Award-Winning Mentoring Program

Invest in PEAK

There is no investment with better returns than investing in Chicago’s youth

Become a PEAK Sponsor

Nominate a Scholar

Nominate a deserving middle school student for a PEAK Scholarship and the PEAK Experience.

Know someone who is a fit for PEAK?

The PEAK Experience

Learn about the PEAK Experience from members of the PEAK Community.

PEAK’s Impact

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More Likely To Graduate Compared to CPS Peers*
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PEAK Scholars (since 1998)
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Hours Spent Relationship Building (’24-’25 Academic Year)
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College Acceptance Rate (since 2006)
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Years serving scholars

PEAK’S Intentional Approach In-Action

More than 60% of PEAK Chicago scholars come from neighborhoods labeled “high vulnerability” by the city, places where opportunity is scarce but potential is huge. At PEAK, these students receive not just a full-tuition scholarship but a steady mentor for four years, someone who listens, guides, and pushes them forward. This approach turns challenges into milestones and shows how focused student support can change lives in under-resourced neighborhoods.

Empowering Through Education Equity

Imagine the difference a quality education can make in a student’s life. At Holy Trinity High School, PEAK scholars receive more than classroom instruction. They gain access to experiences that broaden their horizons. This isn’t just about grades; it’s about preparing them for life. With a structured support system, students learn to navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Education becomes a powerful equalizer, leveling the playing field for those who need it most.

* Based on CPS data for schools PEAK students would have attended