Transforming School Counseling, District by District
See how Hatching Results partners with districts, counties, and states across the country to improve student outcomes.
Our work with school districts, regions, and states yield measurable results, including:
Increases in graduation rates
Decreases in chronic absenteeism
Lower numbers of discipline referrals
Improvement in college/career readiness rates
A rise in the number of school counselors
The creation of district lead counselor roles
Results at a Glance
215 districts in 31 states supported
in the last 5 years
97% of participants recommend our professional learning
99% of leaders believe consultations help with program implementation
Pomona Unified School District, CA
36 Schools | 21,000 students | 70 School Counselors
Impact Highlights
Expand school counseling capacity from 22 to 73 school counselors, significantly improving student access and lowering ratios across the district
Increased graduation rates from 90% to 92% in just two years, surpassing the state average
Improved college & career readiness (CCI) from 32% to 37%, reflecting stronger postsecondary outcomes
Reduced chronic absenteeism by 43% (from 42% to 24%), indicating improved student engagement and attendance
Decreased suspension rates by over 50% (from 4% to 2%), supporting more positive school climates
17 schools received the ASCA RAMP® Award
Douglas County School District, CO
90 Schools | 63,000 students | 200 School Counselors
Impact Highlights
Graduation rates increased to 92.2%
90% of schools are engaged in the essential level school counseling work
4 new RAMP® Schools and 8 schools plan to apply for RAMP® in 2025
College & Career K-12 + K-12 Mindset and Behavior Standards Alignment
District Individual Career and Academic Plan Alignment and Data
Students are better SUPPORTED!
“Our graduation rate is 92.2%, the highest it’s been in 15 years, and we are the number one performing school district in the Denver metro area. We are also one of the only districts in the country to meet or exceed our pre-pandemic test scores for two years in a row. I attribute this directly to the implementation of comprehensive school counseling.”
— Kelli Smith, Ed.D., Director of Health & Wellness, Douglas County School District
Stockton Unified School District, CA
55 Schools | 35,000 students | 138 School Counselors
Impact Highlights
Doubled school counselor workforce in 8 years, from 67 to 138
Most elementary schools now have 2 full-time school counselors and each comprehensive high school has 8+ school counselors
Graduation rate increased from 82% to 89% in the last two years,surpassing the state average
All 4 comprehensive high schools average a 93% graduation rate
Chronic absenteeism improved by 12%, improving at twice the rate of the state average
Suspension rates lowered in over half of elementary schools
25 elementary schools earned statewide PBIS recognition
19 schools received the ASCA RAMP® Award in the last 5 years
Districtwide College/Career Indicator performance rose from 19% to 30% in two years (a 58% increase)
“Hatching Results has empowered our school counselors to embrace leadership and collaborate with administrators effectively. School counselors should boldly engage in meaningful discussions focused on enhancing services for students, as advocating for the school community is essential. It is vital for school counselors to recognize that their insights and contributions are crucial to student success.”
— Jose Cardenas, School Counseling Specialist, Stockton Unified School District
Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i, HI
Private, Mission-Driven | 20 School Counselors
Impact Highlights
Postsecondary enrollment rose from 81% in 2021 to 92% in 2024
71% of graduates enrolled in a 4-year university in 2024, up from 59% in 2021
Chronic absenteeism for middle school students dropped to 10% in 2024 (a 63% decrease from 27% in 2023) and high school decreased to 7% (from 14%)
High school academic probation rates dropped from 26% in 2021 to 10% in 2024 (a 62% decrease)
Compton Unified School District, CA
40 Schools | 19,430 students | 100+ School Counselors
Impact Highlights
94% graduation rate increase in two years, up from 89%, reflecting stronger, more coherent student support systems
28% increase in college & career readiness (from 43% to 71%), expanding access to postsecondary pathways for all students
Chronic absenteeism dropped to 5% from 24% in 2023 (19% decrease)
30% UC Berkeley acceptance rate at one high school (39 to 132 students), demonstrating the impact of intentional, data-driven postsecondary advising
Imperial County Office of Education, CA
16 Districts | 36,000 students | 100+ School Counselors
Impact Highlights
Every K-12 school in Imperial County now has at least one credentialed school counselor (first time in county history, 2025)
Sustained a countywide School Counseling Academy and strengthened the School Counselors’ Roundtable
Launched the School Counselor Induction Program to train and support new hires on countywide systems
“We have to love our people. We have to persist. We have to hold them accountable. And we have to build trust and give them a space... Leave your mascots outside when you come in. We're one counseling community.”
— Denise Cabanilla, Senior Director, Higher Education & Adult Learning, Imperial County Office of Education
Learn4Life Charter Schools, CA
10 Regional Learning Centers | 3,500 - 4,500 students | 15+ School Counselors
Impact Highlights
Implemented 1 Tier 1 lesson per grade level across 100% of sites, ensuring every student receives consistent foundational support
100% of students served across independent study, virtual, and hybrid models with aligned counseling supports
Developed a comprehensive School Counseling Program Handbook, creating a sustainable, replicable model for consistent, high-quality services across sites
Established a systemwide annual counseling calendar, aligning monthly responsibilities and strengthening consistent in program delivery
Launched tiered communication tools (videos, materials, surveys) to increase awareness, engagement, and continuous improvement of counseling services