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Hillsboro SD 1J reports improved graduation rates, flags $20 million budget cut that may threaten supports
Summary
District staff told the board the class of 2025 showed strong graduation outcomes across many student groups, including a reported five‑year cohort rate near 92%; presenters cautioned a recent $20,000,000 budget cut and loss of staff could make sustaining supports more difficult.
Hillsboro School District 1J staff presented the board with the official graduation update for the class of 2025, showing sustained gains across multiple student groups and flagging budget pressures that could affect supports for focal populations.
Presenters explained the cohort model used to calculate graduation rates (students become part of a cohort when they enter ninth grade) and noted that official state certification and data cleaning mean numbers often arrive after the school calendar year. The district said recent reporting showed an important milestone: officials said the district…
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