graduation rates
Finishing school statistics
Graduation rates measure the percentage of students who complete a degree or program within a specified timeframe.
Schools report graduation rates to demonstrate student success: The university boasts a 90% graduation rate.
The metric typically tracks completion within four years for high school, six years for college.
Low graduation rates may signal institutional problems or serve as a proxy for student demographics and resources.
- academic achievementEducational success metrics
- student retentionContinued enrollment over time
- achievement gapEducational performance inequality
- at-risk studentsLearners likely to struggle academically
- teacher qualityCompetence of those who instruct
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