Nicholas Academic Centers

3 DAYS. ✨🎓

Before the three centers we know and love today, there was just NAC 1, rooted in Downtown Santa Ana. A single location carrying a massive vision: that first-generation students deserved every opportunity to succeed, and that the right support could shift their future.

In 2009, that vision expanded. Through a powerful partnership with the Santa Ana Unified School District, NAC 2 opened its doors at Valley High School, bringing that same life-changing environment to even more students. The work didn’t stop there as the proven success of our students spoke for itself. By 2016, NAC 3 was born at Century High School, a natural next step in a movement that was never meant to stay small.

Three centers, one community and an unwavering belief that the future decision makers of the world can also come from Santa Ana!

Today, 2,695 NAC Alumni are out in the world doing exactly that, building careers, shifting perspectives, and carrying the NAC spirit into every room they walk into. See you in 3 days at the 18th Annual Nicholas Academic Centers’ Graduation Celebration!💙

4 more days until the 18th Annual Nicholas Academic Centers’ Graduation Celebration ✨🎓

As we count down to this year’s celebration, we’re looking back on past events and the memories that made them so special 💙

5 more days until the 18th Annual Nicholas Academic Centers’ Graduation Celebration ✨🎓

Can’t believe it’s almost here! 9 days left for the 18th Annual Nicholas Academic Centers’ Graduation Celebration! 🎉 We’ve made so many memories over the years! Thank you for letting us be part of your journey!

Sneak peek at some of our menu items for the 18th Annual Nicholas Academic Centers’ Graduation Celebration. 👀 🤫 Which slide is your favorite? 😋

Congratulations NAC ALUMNI! ✨💫🎓 Thank you for being the change for the future ⭐️ We know the journey wasn’t easy but you did it! Thank you for sending us your photos and reminding us why! 📸 NAC Alumni who just graduated, we still have some spots to feature you in our graduation booklet! DM us your photos or email : [email protected]

The last Senior Celebration is here! Scholars place their pennants one last time to celebrate their achievement 🎉💙

We’re proud of all you’ve accomplished here at the NAC. Next stop, Graduation!

The celebrations continue as our seniors take in these final moments together before Graduation! 🎓

They’re stepping into the next chapter with confidence, ambition, and a community behind them every step of the way 💙

With Graduation nearing, our scholars are attending their Senior classes one last time to celebrate! Scholars are announcing to the world that they are coming! We are so proud of you! 💙 You deserve it!

NAC Alumni, we want YOUR photos! Please dm us your graduation photos by Thursday!