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Ottumwa reports higher graduation rates and sharply lower dropout rates; district credits program changes
Summary
Superintendent and district staff presented certified graduation and dropout data showing a rise in Ottumwa High School's graduation rate (to 94.74%) and a large increase at Gateway (to 75%), with dropout rates falling; staff attributed gains to personalized programs, added supports and lower absenteeism.
District administrators presented certified graduation and dropout figures showing gains at Ottumwa High School and Gateway High School and described several system changes they said contributed to the improvement.
Superintendent (name not specified) introduced the report and turned the presentation over to Maria (staff member), who presented certified rates. Maria said, “we're really, really proud of that,” when describing the increase in Ottumwa High School’s graduation rate to 94.74 percent. She said the rate is higher than the statewide…
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