Square Root Academy is a non-profit organization founded in 2016, headquartered in the United States, dedicated to providing transformative learning experiences in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) for at-risk youth. The organization focuses on educating underrepresented youth in the fundamentals of STEAM, emphasizing collaborative learning, innovation, and academic excellence. It operates under three key pillars: Community Involvement, Project-based Learning, and Professional STEAM Exposure.
The academy partners with schools, libraries, local governments, and industry leaders to provide its scholars with exposure to the field of STEAM at no cost, promoting creativity, leadership, and academic excellence. Its mission is executed through robust after-school and co-curricular programs in both physical and digital spaces, focusing on continual learning, engagement, and growth of team members. The organization strives to position itself as Sacramento's leading STEAM Program.
With a focus on education, Square Root Academy is committed to creating engineering environments of upward mobility for at-risk youth, contributing to the advancement of education in the United States.