Graduation Rate Increases In BCPS

From BCPS:The four-year cohort graduation rate for Baltimore County Public Schools is up again, increasing to 89.16% for the Class of 2018, from 89% for the Class of 2017, according to data released today by the Maryland State Department of Education. The statewide graduation rate slipped to 87.12% in 2018, down from 87.67% in 2017.

The BCPS four-year cohort dropout rate decreased to 7.45% in 2018, from 8.2% in 2017. Maryland’s dropout rate increased to 8.38% in 2018, from 8.21% in 2017.

“We’re thrilled that our graduation and dropout rates are moving in the right direction, because we know how crucial the diploma is for the future success of our students,” said Interim Superintendent Verletta White. “Our teachers, administrators and school-based staff have to be commended for their diligent work to help more students graduate and to keep students from dropping out of school. We also know that our central office professionals provide needed supports for our classrooms every day.”

BCPS uses a comprehensive approach to monitor the progress of every high school student starting in Grade 9, and to ensure that students remain on track to graduate. Careful, ongoing data monitoring drives supports that can include parent outreach; face-to-face meetings with staff, students, and families to identify barriers; and flexible opportunities for credit recovery outside of the regular school day and year.

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