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On-Track but Vulnerable: 9th Grade Warning Signs of 10th Grade Struggles

On-Track but Vulnerable: 9th Grade Warning Signs of 10th Grade Struggles

A retrospective analysis of the academic trajectories of SDP 9th-graders who were on track to graduate in 2014-15. This brief identifies the 9th-grade characteristics that predict higher and lower graduation rates and also includes information about Keystone performance.

Perceptions of Instruction and 9th Grade On-Track Rates

Perceptions of Instruction and 9th Grade On-Track Rates

A look at the relationship between student perceptions of school climate and instruction and the percentage of 9th grade students on-track for graduation.

Analysis of the 2013-14 9th Grade CTE Cohort

Analysis of the 2013-14 9th Grade CTE Cohort

This slide deck focuses on key comparisons between 2013-14 and 2014-15 9th-graders who took CTE courses and those who did not.

Analyses of 9th Grade CTE Cohorts (2013-14 & 2014-15)

Analyses of 9th Grade CTE Cohorts (2013-14 & 2014-15)

Analyses of two 9th grade cohorts, focusing on key comparisons between students who took CTE courses and those who did not.

2017-18 Senior Exit Surveys: District Summary

2017-18 Senior Exit Surveys: District Summary

Results from a 2018 survey of exiting seniors about whether they plan to obtain additional education, secure employment, or pursue other activities after graduation.

2017-18 Educational Options Program (EOP) Senior Exit Survey Summary

2017-18 Educational Options Program (EOP) Senior Exit Survey Summary

Results from senior exit surveys administered by ORE and completed by graduates from SDP’s Educational Options Program (EOP) in 2018.

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.

Summer Melt: College Intentions vs. College Enrollment (2017 SDP Seniors)

Summer Melt: College Intentions vs. College Enrollment (2017 SDP Seniors)

A summary of the “summer melt” rates of 2017 SDP high school seniors.

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.