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Board hears progress on ninth-grade on-track and graduation rates; programs to support retention and career pathways
Summary
District leaders presented ninth-grade on-track data, rising 4‑year and 5‑year graduation rates, and programmatic responses (Fresh Start, TAT, credit recovery, CTE partnerships) aimed at improving retention and postsecondary readiness across Dallas High School and Innovations Academy.
District instructional leaders presented a multi-part update on high-school success metrics and interventions.
District-level results and context: Dr. Ali Ivy framed the presentation by asking the board to focus on growth and persistence rather than direct school-to-school comparisons. She noted the district-wide ninth‑grade on-track rate at 71.8%, Dallas High School at about 82%, and Innovations Academy (an alternative program that enrolls credit-deficient students) showing lower percentages as expected given its mission.
Graduation and completion: The district’s on-time (4-year) graduation rate rose to…
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