Junior Achievement of Central Florida Inc

What it reported doing in 2024

3de by junior achievement transforming high school education:3de by junior achievement is a four-year, school-within-a-school instructional model that transforms high school education by integrating real-world business challenges into core academic courses. Implemented in partnership with public school districts in orange and osceola counties, 3de connects english language arts, math, science, and social studies to real-time case studies presented by local and national industry partners.(continued on schedule o)through competency-based case methodology, students work in teams to solve authentic business challenges and present solutions to corporate professionals. This immersive model builds critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills while increasing academic engagement and relevance. Business volunteers serve as mentors, coaches, and evaluators, providing students with direct exposure to career pathways and professional environments.launched in central Florida in the 2019-2020 school year at oak ridge high school (orlando) and osceola high school (kissimmee), 3de has expanded to nine high schools as of the 2025-2026 school year: oak ridge, osceola, ocoee, east river, innovation, celebration, edgewater, horizon, and lake buena vista. Two additional schools are scheduled to launch in 2026-2027, significantly increasing student access to this innovative instructional model.during the 2024-2025 school year, 1,288 students participated in 3de across central Florida. Students partnered with more than 150 business professionals and engaged in nearly 700 hours of coaching, mentoring, and case-based problem solving.by embedding business connectivity into daily instruction, 3de equips students many from historically underserved communities with the confidence, competencies, and professional exposure needed to succeed in post-secondary education and the modern workforce. Outcomesthis model produces extraordinary results including unmatched graduation rates, stronger academic outcomes, improved classroom engagement, and a significant reduction in chronic absenteeism. At oak ridge high school for example, the 3de class of 2025 achieved a 100% four-year cohort graduation rate. According to the u.s. Department of education, the national average four-year high school graduation rate is approximately 87%. Students who participate in 3de are showing up both literally and in their confidence, communication, and aspirations. The program demonstrates strong academic and postsecondary outcomes. Additionally, post-secondary enrollment for 3de graduates significantly exceeds pre-program benchmarks, reflecting measurable gains in college and career readiness. Academic performance indicators, including ela proficiency growth and learning gains, consistently show higher rates of improvement among 3de students compared to school-wide growth trends.key educational benefits:1. Enhances relevance and engagement by connecting academics to real-world experiences.2. Deepens understanding through sustained business engagement.3. Encourages application of academic concepts to foster skills development and knowledge retention.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 44.2%; rating input score 44
• Program expense ratio: 70.5%; rating input score 70
• Fundraising efficiency: $11.9 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 43; 43rd percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 93.8%; rating input score 94; 20th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 3 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 50
  • Compensation committee: Pass
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 37.9%; rating input score 88; 88th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.19; rating input score 43; 43rd percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.02; rating input score 80; 80th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 7.7%; rating input score 38; 38th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 22.6% per year; rating input score 100; 88th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 25.7% per year; rating input score 100; 92nd percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 16% per year; rating input score 100; 76th percentile among comparable filings