Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Through Education

San Miguel Academy of Newburgh is an independent Catholic school, working to break the cycle of poverty through education. Students are engaged year-round in a safe and positive learning environment, providing them with a high-quality education that creates opportunities for them after leaving San Miguel Academy. Newburgh is a city characterized by systemic poverty and unrelenting violence. It is consistently ranked among the most violent cities in the State of New York. 

Since opening as a middle school in 2006, San Miguel Academy has grown into the multi-faceted San Miguel Program. Our method centers around a 12-year commitment to each student and their family which is integral to changing the trajectory of our students’ lives. San Miguel Program is 100% scholarship-driven.

I AM DEFYING THE ODDS

STUDENT SUCCESS

Through our Graduate Success Program, San Miguel stays involved in our students’ lives with after school and summer tutoring, mentoring, job assistance, test preparation, supplemental financial assistance, and emotional support.

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OUR PROGRAMS

San Miguel Academy • After-School Enrichment • Summer Scholars • Graduate Success •
Child & Family Services • San Miguel Academy Rowing • STEMPilot