All subgroups have experienced an increase in graduation rates since AY2005 – 2006, except for students with limited English proficiency. Graduation rates for students with limited English proficiency have decreased about 30 percent over the past six years.
4-Year Cohort Graduation Rate Change by Subgroup, (AY2005 – 06 to AY2010 – 11)
Source: Cohort Graduation Rates. The ABCs of Public Education, NC Department of Public Instruction.
To reach the Healthy North Carolina 2020 objective of a 94.6 percent 4-year cohort graduation rate by AY2019 – 2020 the rate would need to increase by 1.76 each year. This image highlights the target graduation rates needed for AY2013 – 2014 and AY2016 – 2017.
Target 4-Year Cohort Graduation Rates for All Students
Source: Current Rate - Cohort Graduation Rates. The ABCs of Public Education. NC Department of Public Instruction.; Target Rates based on objective set by Healthy North Carolina 2020.
The measure dropout rate demonstrates the racial/ethnic composition of 7th through 12th grade students who dropped out of WS/FC Schools. Out of those who dropped out, the highest percent of students were black, while the lowest percent were Asian.
Dropouts from WS/FC Schools by Race/Ethnicity (Average AY2005-06 through AY2010-11)
Source: Dropout Data Reports (2005 – 2006 through 2009 – 2010). Office of Dropout Prevention, Intervention & Recovery Services. Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools.