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District reports rising on-time graduation rates; Freshman Academy and Connections highlighted
Summary
Sioux Falls School District 49-5 officials reported steady improvements in on-time graduation and completion rates over six years, credited Freshman Academy and Connections programs for strong ninth-to-tenth-grade advancement, and the board formally acknowledged the report.
The Sioux Falls School District 49-5 presented data showing steady growth in on-time graduation over the last six years, with district rates increasing from just under 85% to just under 90% and completion rates (diploma or requirements within five years) hovering near 90%.
Kristen Grama, the district’s high school curriculum coordinator, told the board the district serves a large cohort of students…
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