High School Graduation

High School Graduation

Every Child Succeeds in School

Impact on economic mobility and equity: High school completion can lead to employment or opportunities to extend education to receive higher paying jobs. Individuals who complete high school earn about 23% more in weekly salaries than those who do not. Graduation rates for Indigenous, Black and Latine public high school students are below the U.S. average.

Factors and systems indicators:
• Culturally responsive curriculum
• Sense of belonging
• School mental health supports

High School Completion by Category

Chronic Absenteeism

Dropout Early Warning System (DEWS)

4th Grade Forward Exam Science