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Graduation Rates: Students Who Started 9 th Grade In 2001, 2002 and 2003 and 2006-07 Regents Examination Results. The Bottom Line. Statewide graduation rates are gradually increasing overall, according to reports from school districts.
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Graduation Rates:Students Who Started 9th GradeIn 2001, 2002 and 2003and2006-07 Regents Examination Results
The Bottom Line • Statewide graduation rates are gradually increasing overall, according to reports from school districts. • This is good. We need to see even more improvement. Overall rates are still too low. • For the first time, we can collect data on graduation through August, as well as June. That shows the four-year statewide graduation rate is 71% through August 2007.
The Bottom Line • Among students who graduate, more are earning a Regents Diploma. • Graduation rates for English Language Learners and Students with Disabilities are far too low and in many cases declining. This is a serious problem. • Improvement in graduation rates is still uneven, with some schools not improving.
Graduation Rates: The Total Cohort Graduation rates shown in these slides include all students who began 9th grade in a particular year (for example, 2003), no matter how long they remained in school. 4
Examples of Improvement • Although graduation rates for Black and Hispanic students are too low – • The graduation rate between the 2001 and 2003 cohorts increased by 5.5% for Black students and 5.2% for Hispanic students (3.4% for White students). • This means about 2,400 more Black students graduated and 2,000 more Hispanic students. • Plus – Comparing those cohorts after 4 years, more Black and Hispanic students are staying in school. Fewer dropped out.
Examples of Improvement • Between the 2001 and 2003 cohorts, the percent receiving a Regents Diploma increased by 7% for Black male students, 5% for Hispanic male students, and 3% for White male students.
Examples of Improvement • Comparing students who graduated between the 2001 and 2003 cohorts – • The percent of Black male students receiving a Regents Diploma increased from 56 to 63% -- a gain of 7%. • The percent of Hispanic male students receiving a Regents Diploma increased from 62 to 67% – a gain of 5%. • The percent of White male students receiving a Regents Diploma increased from 88 to 90% -- a gain of 2%.
A Fifth Year of High SchoolMakes a Difference • Among all students who started 9th grade in 2002, 73% had graduated by 2007, an increase of six percentage points or 13,000 during the fifth year.
A Fifth Year of High SchoolMakes a Difference • In New York City, the graduation rate increased from 50% to almost 60% because of the 5th year. • Among Black and Hispanic students who started 9th grade in 2002, the graduation rate increased about 10% because of the fifth year.
Examples of Serious Problems • 11.5% of students who started 9th grade in 2003 had dropped out after 4 years. This represents over 25,000 students. • The percentage of ELL students graduating declined by 5% between the 2001 and 2003 cohorts. This represents almost 600 students.
Graduation rates reported by school districts have increased slowly overall during the past two years. Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4 Years Results Through June, All Students 11
For students who entered 9th grade in 2003, graduation rates were higher in August 2007 than in June. This increase represents about 5,500 more students graduating statewide. 12
69% of students statewide who started 9th grade in 2003 graduated by June 2007. 17% were still enrolled. 2003 Total Cohort Students = 220,332 All Students in Public Schools 13
71% of students statewide in the 2003 Total Cohort graduated by August 2007. 15% were still enrolled. 2003 Total Cohort Students = 220,332 All Students in Public Schools 14
More students statewide graduate after 5 and 6 years. Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5 and 6 Years Results Through June • Cohort Membership • 212,272 • 214,729 • 220,332 15
Graduation Rates by Need/Resource Group For 4, 5, and 6 Years
In New York City, the percentage of students graduating increases significantly in the 5th year. Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5 and 6 Years Results Through June • Cohort Membership • 74,143 • 74,032 • 76,017 17
In the Big 4 Cities, the percentage graduating increases in the 5th year. Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5 and 6 Years Results Through June • Cohort Membership • 8,480 • 8,896 • 8,743 18
The same trend is true in High Need Urban-Suburban Districts. Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5 and 6 Years Results Through June • Cohort Membership • 16,844 • 16,926 • 17,419 19
Increases are smaller in High Need Rural Districts in the 5th year. Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5 and 6 Years Results Through June • Cohort Membership • 14,476 • 14,549 • 14,455 20
Average Need Districts show increases in the 5th year. Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5 and 6 Years Results Through June • Cohort Membership • 69,008 • 69,820 • 71,893 21
Low Need Districts show small increases in the 5th year. Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5 and 6 Years Results Through June • Cohort Membership • 29,093 • 30,209 • 31,452 22
Cohort Memberships by Race and Gender2001, 2002, 2003 CohortsAll Students
During the past 3 years, graduation rates have increased for all racial and ethnic groups, except American Indians. This is especially true for Black and Hispanic students, but results are still too low. Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4 YearsThrough June, Plus 2003 Cohort Through August 25
More female than male students graduate after 4 years , but graduation rates have been increasing for all groups, except American Indians. Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4 Years Through June Solid colors: FemalesStripes: Males 26
Graduation rates through August 2007 show an increase over June. Percentage of Students Who Started 9th Grade in 2003 and Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4 Years through June and August 2007 Solid colors: Females Stripes: Males Asian American Indian / Alaska Native Black White Hispanic Red – June 2007 Blue – August 2007
Although graduation rates are still too low – More Black and Hispanic students are graduating or staying in school after 4 years. Fewer are dropping out.
Of Black students who started 9th Grade in 2001, 45% graduated, 29% were still in school, and 22% dropped out after 4 years. 2001 Total Cohort Students = 40,363 29
The situation has improved. Of Black students who started 9th grade in 2003, 51% graduated, 29% are still in school, and 17% have dropped out. And more Black students are in the 2003 cohort. Results after 4 years, June 2007 2003 Total Cohort Students = 42,593 30
Of Hispanic Students Who Started 9th Grade in 2001, 42% graduated, 29% were still in school, and 25% dropped out after 4 years. Results After Four Years through June2006 2001 Total Cohort Students = 35,753 31
The situation has improved. Of Hispanic students who started 9th grade in 2003, 47% graduated, 30% are still in school, and 20% had dropped out after 4 years. And more Hispanic students are in the 2003 cohort. Results After Four YearsJune 2007 2003 Total Cohort Students = 38,963 32
A fifth year of high school makes a significant difference in graduation for Asian, Black, and Hispanic students.
A 5th year makes a difference for American Indian students. Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5 and 6 Years Results Through June • Cohort Membership • 936 • 925 • 920 34
A 5th year makes a difference for Asian students. Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5 and 6 Years Results Through June • Cohort Membership • 14,272 • 14,952 • 15,402 35
A 5th year makes a significant difference for Black students. For students who started 9th grade in 2002, almost 10% more graduated in the 5th year. Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5 and 6 Years Results Through June • Cohort Membership • 40,363 • 40,869 • 42,593 36
The same is true for Hispanic students. For students who started 9th grade in 2002, 10% more graduated in the 5th year. Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5 and 6 Years Results Through June • Cohort Membership • 35,753 • 36,797 • 38,963 37
Fifth year gains for White students are smaller. Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5 and 6 Years Results Through June • Cohort Membership • 120,946 • 121,159 • 121,949 38
39% of students with disabilities statewide who started 9th grade in 2003 had graduated by June 2007. 29% were still enrolled. 2003 Total Cohort Students = 28,528 40
Although 4-year graduation rates for students with disabilities have not improved, more students are remaining in school. Fewer are dropping out. Results After 4 Years, Through June GED 2.2% GED 2.2% GED 1.9% • Cohort Membership • 28,906 • 26,999 • 28,528 41
More students with disabilities graduate after 5 years. Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5 and 6 Years Results Through June • Cohort Membership • 28,906 • 26,999 • 28,528 42
Four-year graduation rates for students with disabilities are especially low in high need districts. Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4 Years Through June 43
25% of ELL students statewide who started 9th grade in 2003 had graduated by June 2007. 41% were still enrolled. 29% dropped out. 2003 Total Cohort Students = 11,403 45
More ELL students graduate after 5 and 6 years, but results are still low. Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5 and 6 Years Results Through June • Cohort Membership • 13,111 • 11,065 • 11,403 46
Graduation rates for ELL students have declined statewide. Approximately 76% of English Language Learners in New York State live in New York City • Cohort Membership • 2001: 13,111 • 2002: 11,065 • 2003: 11,403 47
Graduation rates are highest for students who are Former English Language Learners. Percent of students who started 9th grade in 2003 graduating by June 2007 Cohort MembershipEnglish Language Learners 11,403Former English Language Learners 4,009Non-English Language Learners 204,920 For the first time in 2007, graduation results were collected and disaggregated for students who were formerly English language learners. Federal rules define this as a student who has left ELL status within the past two years. 48
Among students who graduated, more ELL students earned a local diploma. Graduating students who entered 9th grade in 2003 and graduated in June 2007 Totals may not add to 100% because of rounding. 49