St. Patrick's Academy, India
Enrollments in 2024
Educated in 12 years
Children are Dalits
Bridge to Success
St. Patrick’s Academy was established in 2012 to serve the most marginalized and disadvantaged families in the surrounding communities. These families, particularly the Dalits, face significant barriers to education and employment opportunities. Currently we have 770+ students and 45+ staff.
First Generation
St. Patrick’s maintains a strong record of success and excellence in providing cost-effective, quality education to children who are socially and economically disadvantaged. More than 75% of those enrolled are Dalits, and 100% of our students are the first generation in their families to attend English Medium (Matric) schools.
Bridging the Gap
The quality, affordability and cost effectiveness of our programs attract many poor families to give a decent education for their children. We keep our doors open to any child regardless of their ability to pay or not. We envision closing the gap between rich and poor, and building a nation where everyone can live in security and dignity.
Grant by USAID/ASHA
Dalit Solidarity is very thankful to the USAID/ASHA team and the U.S. Mission in India for helping St. Patrick’s with 10 additional classrooms. The ribbon cutting celebration was a great success in the presence of Hon’ble First Secretary of USAID Mr. Warren Harrity, Hon’ble Gender Advisor of USAID Ms. Ritika Chopra and Hon’ble MP of Villupuram Constituency Dr. D. Ravikumar.
Children at St. Patrick's
Morning Assembly at St. Patrick's
Children Participating in Class
Science Lab at St. Patrick's
Children Arriving to School by Bus
