We are excited to share the overall four-year graduation rates for our district has increased to 81.7 percent. This is the first time above the 80 percentile, since 2010, when the State changed the graduation formula. In addition to the overall district rate, we are pleased to share that all three of our high schools saw an improvement in graduation rates this year.
Topeka High increased from 77.9 percent to 81.3 percent graduation rate.Topeka West increased from 93 percent to 95 percent graduation rate.Highland Park saw the largest gain, from 68.6 percent to 86.9 percent graduation rate.
For the first since at least 2011, the graduation rate across African-American students, Hispanic students, and Caucasian students are equal at 81 percent, eliminating the graduation achievement gap by race across our district. The 2018 graduation numbers prove to be the highest graduation rate in 8 years for African-American students, Hispanic students, English Language Learner students, and free lunch students.
On top of graduation rates, USD 501 ACT participation rate has also increased 13 percent in the last 5 years.
Thank you to all of our faculty and families who have worked as a team for continuous improvement in order to help our students continue on their path towards graduation.
Watch the video below to view chart data regarding graduation rates.
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Thank you for all your support of our Topeka Public Schools.
Dr. Tiffany Anderson
Superintendent
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