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
