Graduating scholars of good character prepared
for college and citizenship in a democratic society
Success for every scholar starts here with our free, 5 pillar-based college prep program.
High Expectations
Fortune School scholars excel. Over 80% of Fortune scholars earn college credit while in high school and are accepted to a 4-year college or university.
Choice and Commitment
At Fortune School, everyone is committed to achieving success through hard work and dedication.
More Time
With an extended school day, week, and year, scholars have more time in the classroom to build knowledge, skills and experiences that prepare them for competitive universities.
Focus on Results
Fortune School uses data to continually improve teaching, ensuring scholar success and transparency for parents.
Citizenship
Fortune School nurtures every scholar through programs that inspire leadership and social-emotional development.
We are thrilled to share that one of our charter schools has been honored as the Best Elementary Charter School by U.S. News & World Report! This prestigious recognition highlights our commitment to excellence in education and fostering a nurturing environment for our students.
Our Approach
Preschool
Our tuition-based Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool offers a child-centered approach that nurtures young learners’ natural curiosity and joy for learning. Our program is centered around play-based learning, outdoor education and the arts.
TK & Kindergarten
Our Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs offer a friendly, engaging curriculum that nurtures social skills and early childhood education focused on literacy. Our TK and Kinder Program is a full day program.
Grades 1-5
Empowering young minds with exceptional academic and holistic development programs.
Grades 6-8
Guiding scholars through critical years building friendships, charting rigorous academic progress, and exploring enriching extracurricular activities.
Grades 9-12
Fortune School, in partnership with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Cosumnes River College, provides an innovative early college high school program where scholars can earn a high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously. Those who gain admission to Cal Poly SLO receive a full-ride scholarship.
Fortune School
Thriving Together
Fortune School, a network of high-performing, tuition-free, public charter schools and tuition-based non-profit preschools in Sacramento and San Bernardino, is dedicated to closing the African American achievement gap by preparing scholars for college starting in preschool through twelfth grade. At Fortune School, everyone is committed to achieving success through hard work and dedication. Guided by 5 Pillars – High Expectations, Choice and Commitment, More Time, Focus on Results, and Citizenship – Fortune School cultivates academic mastery, critical thinking and problem-solving skills in scholars. This approach ensures that everyone is equipped to meet the challenges of the 21st century, emphasizing academic achievement, character development and a college-going mindset from an early age.
In addition, we provide educator preparation programs through Fortune School of Education developing credentialed teachers and administrators ready for today’s schools.
Organizations We Partner With
Extra-curricular Activities
Athletics
Fortune offers championship-level athletics programs in partnership with Adidas at the middle and high school levels including cheerleading, basketball, volleyball, soccer, and track & field. Rex & Margaret Fortune Early College High School is a California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) school.
Visual and Performing Arts
Fortune School’s Visual And Performing Arts program (VAPA) provides opportunities in Dance, Music, Theatre, and Art. VAPA at Fortune School offers scholars world-class exposure and robust opportunities through practice, performances, and community partnerships.
Outdoor Education
During our outdoor education program, we take scholars to the mountains to learn the importance of teamwork while exploring nature and doing hands-on science.
Computer Science
As a proud member of the Apple Community Education Initiative, Fortune School is equipping 6th-8th grade scholars with 21st-century skills through an 8-week coding program using Swift and Apple’s Everyone Can Code materials. Scholars will apply their creativity and knowledge in their science classes and showcase their projects in a special presentation for our learning community!
EPIC Summer Residential Program
Fortune School has reserved spots in Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO’s) summer residential program, Engineering Possibilities in College (EPIC). Our middle and high school scholars can compete to attend for free. This program includes housing, meals, engineering classes, activities and speakers.
College Field Lessons
Studies show that children who visit colleges are more likely to attend college when they graduate high school. To that end, every scholar attends a college field lesson each of their years with Fortune.
Fortune Rise
Fortune Rise is a high-dosage tutoring program that helps scholars succeed through personalized learning lessons and small group instruction. Fortune Rise emphasizes academic achievement and growth, preparing scholars to perform at grade level.
Saturday School/Intersession
More time is offered to scholars who are referred by their principals in order to accelerate their learning in a small group setting.
Fortune Excursions: After School and Summer Camp Programs
Fortune Excursions after school and summer camp programs foster a love of learning through academic enrichment and equip scholars with skills they need to succeed in school and beyond. It is a paid program and families can qualify for free and reduced fees based on income.
Graduate Programs
Offering advanced graduate programs, credentialing teachers and administrators for California public schools.
Social Media Updates
Stay up to date with our recent updates.
Get In Touch
Questions about our programs? Use our contact form to reach out to us.
