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Educational Outcomes

High School Cohort Graduation Rate


The number of students graduating on time (after four years of high school), as a percentage of their cohort. The cohort is the class of ninth–graders beginning high school together.

High School Cohort Dropout Rate


The number of students who dropped out of high school, as a percentage of their cohort. The cohort is the class of ninth–graders beginning high school together.

High School GED Equivalency


The number of students who transferred from a regular high school program to a GED program, as a percentage of their cohort. A GED program prepares students for the tests required to earn the General Educational Development credential, which certifies that a student has demonstrated a level of knowledge equal to or greater than 40% of graduating high school seniors. The cohort is the class of ninth–graders beginning high school together.

Plans of High School Graduates


The self–reported post–graduation plans of high school seniors reported in a state survey.

Education Levels of Adults


The number of residents with a particular level of education, expressed as a percentage of all residents 25 and older.

Education Levels of Adults, by Race/Ethnicity


The number of residents with particular education level, expressed as a percentage of all residents 25 and older, broken down by race and ethnicity.

Indicators

  • Educational Supports
    • Prekindergarten Participation
    • Preschoolers Receiving Special Education Services
    • Students Receiving Special Education Services
  • Learning Environment
    • School Attendance, Elementary
    • School Attendance, Secondary
    • Student Suspension Rates
  • Academic Achievement
    • Student Performance on Grade 3 English
    • Student Performance on Grade 3 Math
    • Student Performance on Grade 8 Math, by Economic Status
    • Student Performance on Grade 8 Science, by Economic Status
    • Student Performance on Regents English
  • Educational Outcomes
    • High School Cohort Graduation Rate
    • High School Cohort Dropout Rate
    • High School GED Equivalency
    • Plans of High School Graduates
    • Education Levels of Adults
    • Education Levels of Adults, by Race/Ethnicity
  • Technology
    • High-Tech Jobs
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Featured Indicator

Student Performance on Grade 3 English


The percent of students tested who scored at level 3 or above—meeting or exceeding the state standard—on the Grade 3 English exam. The test is scored by placing a student’s performance in one of four levels.

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