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Category: high school graduation

Graduation Rates for First Time 9th-Grade Students in 2014-15 and Matriculation Rates for 2018 Graduates

Graduation Rates for First Time 9th-Grade Students in 2014-15 and Matriculation Rates for 2018 Graduates

An analysis of four-year graduation rates among 2014-15 first-time 9th graders, including matriculation data for the class of 2018.

Defining Success: A New 9th Grade On-Track Definition

Defining Success: A New 9th Grade On-Track Definition

This brief introduces a concise way to measure 9th grade success by providing early indication of a student’s progress to on-time graduation. It also presents supporting evidence from analyses of Chicago Public Schools and internal SDP data.

Analysis of the 2012-13 9th Grade CTE Cohort

Analysis of the 2012-13 9th Grade CTE Cohort

This slide deck focuses on key comparisons between 2012-13 9th-graders who took CTE courses and those who did not.

9th Grade Attendance and Graduation

9th Grade Attendance and Graduation

Five 9th-grade absences mean a lower graduation rate.

Factors Associated with 9th Grade Success: Analysis of First-Time SDP 9th Graders in 2011-12

Factors Associated with 9th Grade Success: Analysis of First-Time SDP 9th Graders in 2011-12

A summary of preliminary findings from an ORE study of factors related to higher and lower graduation rates, with focused attention to those related to the successful completion of 9th grade.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program Evaluation, 2014

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program Evaluation, 2014

An examination of the District’s 2010-11 first time 9th-grade cohort, including a comparison of high school progression and four-year graduation outcomes for CTE and non-CTE students

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program Evaluation, 2014 Mid-Year Report

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program Evaluation, 2014 Mid-Year Report

An analysis of the District’s 2010-11 first-time 9th-grade cohort, including a comparison of high school progression and four-year graduation outcomes for CTE and non-CTE students. The findings from this mid-year report suggest that investments in CTE programs in Philadelphia are on track to contribute to higher graduation rates and improved academic performance.

Evaluation of the Philadelphia GEAR UP Partnership Initiative: Findings for Year 3

Evaluation of the Philadelphia GEAR UP Partnership Initiative: Findings for Year 3

In Year 3 of the project, the Philadelphia GEAR UP Partnership served a cohort of 4,698 students, including 2,126 students in 26 public middle schools and 2,572 students in eight high schools. In Year 3 of the grant, the Philadelphia GEAR UP Partnership provided a wide array of services, including academic enrichment, and college and career preparation activities for students; professional development and supports for project and school staff; and workshops, individualized assistance, and events for parents and families of GEAR UP students.