About

About Sussex Academy Foundation

The foundation was formed to help Sussex Academy grow from a successful middle school into a stronger middle and high school campus.

A Foundation Built Around Student Opportunity

A Foundation Built Around Student Opportunity

Sussex Academy Foundation was organized around a practical goal: to help Sussex Academy students prepare for college, scholarships, and future leadership through a rigorous academic experience.

The foundation focused on capital improvements, school expansion, learning spaces, athletic facilities, and community support at a time when charter school growth required private fundraising and local partnerships.

Later public materials noted that the foundation helped raise more than $36 million to acquire and expand school facilities, including support for broader campus needs and scholarship-related work.

School Growth

Support for middle school, high school, and later elementary school expansion.

Academic Preparation

A focus on college readiness, scholarships, and challenging classroom work.

Campus Investment

Facilities, athletics, arts, and student spaces built around long-term use.