U.S. high school graduation rate hits 82 percent

The biggest graduation rate gap between Arizona and the national average was students with limited English proficiency, according to the survey.

The nation’s high school graduation rate hit 82 percent in 2013-14, the highest level since states adopted a new uniform way of calculating graduation rates five years ago.

The Latino graduation rate was higher than the American Indian/Alaskan Native and black demographics.

Oklahoma’s high school graduation rate is slightly higher than the national average, but the state’s top educator said she isn’t satisfied with the latest results.

According to data from the National Center For Education Statistics, the national graduation rate for Hispanic students increased from 71 percent in the 2010-2011 school year to 76.3 percent in 2013-2014.

For the last four consecutive years, graduation rates have continued to climb, which reflects continued progress among America’s high school students.

The data also show a narrowing gap between the national graduation rate of white students and those of black and Hispanic students. “We can take pride as a nation in knowing that we’re seeing promising gains, including for students of color”.

The district’s graduation rate was 58 percent in 2008. Berkeley County School District ranks No. 67 of 83 in per-pupil expenditures (with No. 1 being a high rate of per-pupil expenditures) and ranks No. 24 of 83 in academic performance (with No. 1 being a high rate of academic performance).

Bridgeland praised the gains made by English language learners, black and Hispanic students, and students with disabilities. “There is more work to do, but the 2013-14 graduation rate is a benchmark we can work to improve while ensuring all Pennsylvania students graduate college or career ready”. Nebraska, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Texas, New Hampshire, and IN were close behind Iowa, all with solid showings IN the high-80s.

Carl Junction High School Principal David Pyle says students start making trips to area colleges and universities when they are still in elementary school to get them thinking about the future.

“It is encouraging to see our graduation rate on the rise and I applaud the hard work we know it takes to see this increase”, said King.