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High school reports graduation counts, ACE scholarships and alternative education outcomes
Summary
Administrators reported 282 projected graduates, ACE scholarship recipients, Mid Plains course credits and alternative education graduation totals to the board.
North Platte High School leaders updated the committee on senior-year metrics, dual-enrollment credits and the alternative education program during the April 24 meeting.
Administrators said about 282 students were expected to graduate this year and roughly 276 planned to participate in commencement. Early or midterm graduations numbered 62 for the year (with 52 occurring in December or March). The school reported 188 students took Mid Plains Community College (MPCC) courses this fall and 185 in the spring, generating about 2,720 college credits districtwide; 84 seniors completed 12 or more MPCC hours and qualify for tuition benefits. Three students have earned associate degrees through concurrent enrollment. The district noted an ACE (Access College Early) scholarship distribution of 35 awards this year.
On alternative education, administrators reported 41 students graduated through the alternative education program this year; ten of those were considered undergraduates when they enrolled. The alternative program is capped at about 20 students per section and prioritizes seniors when space is limited. Counseling and four-year planning conversations start early for students considering early graduation so schedules can be built to accommodate required coursework. Administrators said the alternative program and credit-recovery options helped more students reach graduation and that the district continues to monitor demand and capacity for the program.
