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Ninth‑grade intervention credited with large gains in on‑track rates and multimillion‑dollar return on investment
Summary
The Center for High School Success reported that participating high schools raised ninth‑grade on‑track rates and that the district saw sizable savings and increased state funding; Capital High School highlighted local implementation practices.
The school board heard results from the Center for High School Success on March 20 showing improved ninth‑grade "on‑track" rates across partner high schools and an asserted return on investment for the district.
Center representatives said participating schools increased the share of ninth graders on track for on‑time graduation from about 59% to roughly 82% over the partnership period. That improvement, the presenters said, equates to 615 additional students on track and about 554 additional graduates over three years. The consultants said the district saved about $789,000 in credit‑recovery costs…
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