Because all students deserve to feel safe, respected, and empowered at school.
An Inclusive Learning Environment for LGBTQ+ Students & Allies
Parents and students choose PROUD Academy because of our uniquely inclusive approach to education and student development. PROUD is the fifth school in the nation — and the first in Connecticut — that is designed as an inclusive, affirming space for students who identify as LGBTQ+.
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We’re a safe space — come learn and grow while embracing exactly who you are.
Everyone deserves to feel safe being their true, authentic selves, but that’s unfortunately not the case for many students in schools across the country. LGBTQ+ young people often experience discrimination, bullying, violence, and rejection at school, leading them to higher rates of depression, substance use, and suicide.
Enrolling in PROUD Academy means you will find yourself in an inclusive, compassionate atmosphere for all — you can study, learn, and explore who you are, free from bullying and surrounded by diverse peers, teachers, and mentors.
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of LGBTQ+ students feel unsafe at school because of their gender identity/expression
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of LGBTQ+ students feel unsafe at school because of their sexual orientation
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of LGBTQ+ students have experienced discrimination because of their sexual orientation/gender identity
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of LGBTQ+ youth report that recent politics have negatively impacted their mental health
100% of Students Deserve to Feel Safe and Respected at School – and are Welcome at PROUD Academy!
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A First-class Education & Extracurricular Programs
We are committed to offering a rigorous curriculum that addresses the holistic developmental needs of adolescents, particularly around the formation and affirmation of their identities.
Surveys taken at Pride events show that students are eager for curriculums that are LGBTQ+ and racially inclusive. PROUD Academy is the first school in Connecticut to purchase the LGBTQ+ History Unerased curriculum developed by queer educator, Deb Fowler. We will also incorporate the race-focused Self-Evident Education across our curriculum, including within Humanities and STEM courses.
And through our potential lease with The Boys & Girls Club, we will be able to offer PROUD Academy students the opportunity to engage in well-rounded after-school and extracurricular programs.
Apply to PROUD Academy Today
Applications are open! If you’re interested in joining a one-of-a-kind learning community, apply for enrollment at PROUD Academy. We’d be so happy to have you.