Transforming Independent Schools & Society for Over 40 Years
NBC LA Spotlight
Voices of our Community
Hear from our families and school partners about the impact ISA has on guiding students and supporting families through the admissions process.
Class of 2026
Achievements include...
Posse Scholar
Carson Scholar
Published Research Author
Award-winning Documentary Filmmaker
School record holder
National award winner
Youth STEM program Founder
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Class of 2026 Scholarship Recipients
Class of 2026
2026 Impact Awards
2026 Scholarship Recipients
Our Executive Director
Our Board President
Every March, we eagerly await the exciting news of which of our Member Schools our current cohort will be matriculating into. We ask our families to document their reactions to this exciting news and share their joy with us. Let's dive into these heartfelt moments and celebrate together!
Decision Day 2026
Alum Spotlight
Alma Medina
Before there were generations of ISA students, there was Alma Medina—our very first. Alma attended Windward School and went on to Stanford University and Stanford Law School. She built her own law practice, helped open doors to higher education for members of her family, and today serves on ISA’s Board of Directors. More than 40 years later, the impact of that first opportunity continues to ripple outward. Stay tuned—we can’t wait to share more of Alma’s story, in her own words.
Our
Mission
To empower children of exceptional talent and potential from underrepresented and economically under-resourced communities in order to transform independent schools and society.
~50
Member Independent Schools
Established
in 1985
For over 40 years our Cohort Model has served students and families
4,600+
Families served
100 %
Enrolled in College *
*of reporting seniors
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