Overview

Studies have shown that students who are "off track" to graduate are only one quarter as likely to graduate in four years than their peers who are "on track." While the graduation plan specifics can vary by state and district, this measure can help educators and counselors intervene early, and get more students on track to graduate.

Multiple graduation requirements mean that students benefit from close monitoring of their credit accumulation and course failures. Educators and counselors can help students by ensuring students are both enrolling and succeeding in a sufficient number of eligible classes starting in 9th grade and continuing through their high school career.

Fortunately, key components of On Track to Graduate metrics such as credit accumulation and coursework performance data are available at regular intervals throughout the year, allowing for mid-course correction and intervention before students become at risk for not graduating on time – or at all.

On Track to Graduate Metrics