Post on 16-Dec-2015
Graduation Rates at New Schools are Higher than at the High Schools they Replaced
New Schools exclude Transfer Schools. Schools presented on slide were all announced for phase out between 2002-2008. NYC traditional calculation includes Local and Regents Diplomas, GEDs, Special Education diplomas, and August graduates. It does not include disabled students in self-contained classrooms or District 75 students. The NY State method, used since 2005, includes Local and Regents Diplomas and all disabled students. It does not include GEDs and Special Education diplomas.
High Schools in the same building in 2011
Large High Schools in 2002
Graduation Rates
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2002 vs. 2011 Graduation Rates at New Schools on Campuses That Phased Out Between 2004-2010
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