District reports 90.8% graduation rate, highlights school-level gains
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District officials reported a 90.8% graduation rate for Lincoln County School District #2, an increase from 85.7 the prior year; Cookeville High reported 100% and Star Valley High 93.2%, while the district's alternative program rose to 72.2%.
Jason Horsley presented the district's graduation-rate results and framed graduation as an accumulated outcome of K'12 instruction and supports.
"Here in Lincoln County School District number 2, I'm proud to report that our graduation rate is 90.8," Horsley said, noting an increase from 85.7 the previous year and explaining the figure is the state's lagged indicator used for next fall's accountability report.
He highlighted school-level performance: Cookeville High maintained 100% graduation, Star Valley High rose to 93.2% from 90.1%, and Swift Creek High (the district's alternative program) improved substantially to 72.2% from 38.5% after data-correction efforts and targeted support.
Horsley attributed gains to consistent, schoolwide strategies including early literacy, career and technical education, extracurricular engagement and interventions driven by data. Trustees congratulated staff and emphasized the collective effort across teachers, transportation, food service and support staff.
The presentation did not produce formal action items that night; trustees encouraged staff to share the results with the community and to continue targeted supports at lower-performing sites.