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Graduation rates for Duval County Public Schools hit record high

The record-high graduation rate follows a report that identified DCPS as one of the leading urban school districts in the nation.
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Graduation rates have reached a record high Duval County, according to a report released by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) on Wednesday.

They say that graduation rates have jumped 4% since last year, making the percentage of graduates a little over 85%. 

When the statistic is broken down into specific sub-groups, FDOE says that the largest spike can be seen in African American students and also students with disabilities.

 Record high graduation rates include:

  • African American students: 83.2 percent graduation rate; up 6.4 points over last year.

  • Hispanic students: 84.3 percent graduation rate; up 3.2 points over last year.

  • English Language Learners: 82.3 percent graduation rate; up 5.4 points over last year.

  • Low socioeconomic students: 79.5 percent graduation rate up; 6 points over last year.

  • Students with disabilities: 77.1 percent graduation rate; up 6.4 points over last year.

The record-high graduation rate follows a report on national math and reading assessments earlier this year that identified Duval County Public Schools as one of the leading urban school districts in the nation.

“Jacksonville leaders can now point to our school district as an asset in attracting jobs and economic development to our region,” said Duval School Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene.

“Our teachers, our school leaders and most importantly, our students have done the work this community has asked them to do. The world needs to know that the young men and women in our schools are succeeding, and they are ready for college and careers.”

About Duval County Public Schools

Duval County Public Schools is the 20th largest school district in the nation, educating more than 128,000 students in over 190 schools. Its mission is to provide educational excellence for every school, in every classroom, for every student, every day. Visit www.duvalschools.org to learn more.

 

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