Pasco highlights graduation‑rate gains, cites subgroup improvements
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Assistant Superintendent Gopal presented early OSPI adjusted‑cohort graduation‑rate data showing Pasco High and other district schools closing gaps — English learners and low‑income subgroups outperformed state comparators — and said a deeper subgroup analysis will follow.
Assistant Superintendent Gopal presented a brief celebration of the district’s early 2025 adjusted‑cohort graduation data at the Nov. 18 board meeting, focusing on what he called “bright spots” at Pasco High, Chiawana High and New Horizons High School.
Gopal explained Washington’s adjusted‑cohort method (students are followed from first‑time ninth grade, with transfers in and out adjusted in October) and said the presentation emphasized 4‑year on‑time graduation rates. He said Pasco High’s English‑learner and low‑income subgroup rates compare favorably to statewide averages and that Chiawana and New Horizons showed steady or improving outcomes. Gopal said his slides were intended to spotlight successes and that a fuller, disaggregated analysis — including trends, interventions and ninth‑grade on‑track measures — will be shared later during board progress monitoring.
Board members asked technical questions about differences between 4‑year and 5‑year cohort reporting and specific school variations. Gopal confirmed the presentation focused on 4‑year rates and said 5‑year breakdowns and subgroup trend lines would be available in a follow‑up report.
Board members and student representatives praised the presentation and emphasized the importance of comparing similar subgroups (English learners to English learners, low‑income to low‑income) when assessing school performance.
