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Bethany Public Schools reports high graduation rate, small remediation counts and eight students on dropout list
Summary
Superintendent and staff told the board that Bethany High School had 122 graduates, roughly 60–65% of graduates pursue college (including out-of-state), remediation numbers were low (1 English, 2 math for the cohort), and eight students appeared on the dropout report with explanations for several cases.
School staff summarized academic outcomes and state-reported remediation and dropout data for the most recent cohort.
Speaker 5 told trustees that Bethany High School had 122 graduates and that state reporting showed 55 in‑state college enrollments (45% by that metric), but when out‑of‑state enrollment is included the district estimates about "60 to 65" percent of graduates go on to college. On remediation, Speaker 5 said the state data showed 1 graduate needed remedial English and 2 needed remedial math — a total of three students — and characterized that as a positive indicator for district academic preparation.
The dropout report listed eight students. Speaker 5 explained the local context: several of the names reflected short enrollments via a partner Children's Center (students who were reported on Oct. 1 but left days later), and therefore would likely not remain on future reports once documentation is filed. Speaker 5 highlighted one success story: a transfer student initially credit‑deficient who completed credits in the district's alternative program and graduated after summer work; the superintendent (Speaker 5) and staff celebrated that student's completion.
Trustees heard the district's overall grade and graduation‑rate measures (Speaker 5 cited a 95–96 percent graduation rate) and asked no follow‑up motions. Administration said the remediation and dropout details are published in the board packet and will continue to be monitored by counselors and alternative‑education staff.
