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³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Graduation Rate Increases to All-Time High

Friday, May 11, 2018
Categories: News Releases, Great Things

The ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø’s most recent graduation rate has increased to an all-time high of 86%, representing an overall increase of 17% since 2000 when the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø began tracking rates.

The Board is committed to providing all students with the supports, programs and conditions required to succeed. The graduation rate for the 2012-2017 cohort of students indicates that students are graduating at a rate higher than ever before.


Quick Facts

  • Since the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø began tracking graduation rates in 2000, there has been an overall increase of 17% (69% to 86%).
  • The 86% graduation rate is for the 2012-2017 cohort of students. To study graduation rates, the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø follows a group of Grade 9 students over five years.
  • By providing targeted supports for at-risk students, re-engaging early school leavers, expanding partnership opportunities with college, university, government and community agencies, the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø is able to connect students with the right programs and supports to help students graduate from high school.
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“The ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø’s graduation rate illustrates that when the appropriate conditions for learning are created and the right tools and supports are provided, students can and will succeed.”
- Robin Pilkey, Chair, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø

“At the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø we are committed to improving student achievement and well-being for each and every student and continuously raising expectations in every classroom. We are making progress and are extremely proud that the graduation rate is at an all-time high.”
- John Malloy, Director, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø

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