The size of the Latino community in Washington State is growing over 10% per annum.
However, many needs in the community persist:
30% of Latino children live in poverty
54% of Latino students graduate from high school
Only 3.6% of Latino enrolled in college complete a 4-year degree
Latino youth are overrepresented in the juvenile justice system
45% of Latino children have 2 or more risk factors that jeopardize their success in school.