The U.S. Department of Education released data on Monday detailing state
four-year high school graduation rates in 2010-11 – the first year for which
all states used a common, rigorous measure. The varying methods formerly used
by states to report graduation rates made comparisons between states
unreliable, while the new, common metric can be used by states, districts and
schools to promote greater accountability and to develop strategies that will
reduce dropout rates and increase graduation rates in schools nationwide.
California graduation rates are
American Indian, 68%; Asian Pacific Islander 89%; Black 63%; Latino 70%, White 85%, LEP ( Limited English) 60%.
The new, uniform rate calculation is not comparable in absolute terms
to previously reported rates.
Therefore, while 26 states reported lower
graduation rates and 24 states reported unchanged or increased rates under the
new metric, these changes should not be viewed as measures of progress but
rather as a more accurate snapshot.
"By
using this new measure, states will be more honest in holding schools
accountable and ensuring that students succeed," said U.S. Secretary of
Education Arne Duncan. "Ultimately, these data will help states target
support to ensure more students graduate on time, college and career ready."
http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/states-report-new-high-school-graduation-rates-using-more-accurate-common-measur
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