Designed to increase the number of students who enroll in four-year colleges, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a national college-readiness system serving nearly 700 students in Lawrence Township. The Foundation has funded the program since 2000 with significant support from our partner, USA Funds. The AVID program successfully prepares high school students who are “in the middle” for post-secondary education. The program has a 98% high school graduation rate and a 90%-plus college acceptance rate. In 2011, AVID student, Emily Thomas graduated as one of Lawrence Township’s “Top 30” seniors – this is the 2nd consecutive year AVID has graduated a student in the “Top 30” of her class!