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About Us

Empowering students to reach their potential

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Our Founding

Harbor Academy was founded in 2023 by Rita Dever, John Couhglin, and Claire Gries as a partnership between Catholic educators, LAPD, and the private sector. The founding class consisted of 20 fourth grade students. Harbor Academy will reach an enrollment of 100 students in grades 4-8 by 2027.

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Our Mission

Harbor Academy is a 5-year academic and leadership academy which equips children from San Pedro and Wilmington to excel at a college prep high school and beyond.

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Our Approach

Our students receive scholarships to either Mary Star Elementary or St. Peter St. Paul School and attend after-school tutoring and summer school at Mary Star High School. LAPD officers provide daily transportation and lead outdoor play time.

OUR TEAM

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Rita Dever

Executive Director

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John Coughlin

LAPD Liaison and Founder of Operation Progress

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Fr. Maurice Harrigan

Chaplain of

Harbor Academy

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John Vidovich

Development Director

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