Rockwood School District: Post-Graduate Survey Reveals Paths Rockwood Students Take After Graduation

Press release from the Rockwood School District:

March 29, 2021

Each year, Rockwood School District asks members of its graduating class to fill out a survey before the end of their high school careers, indicating their plans after graduation. About six months later, the district sends a follow-up survey to check in on the graduates and their plans. Survey feedback helps Rockwood high school officials ensure that educational programs are meeting the needs of students. The follow-up also is mandated by the state of Missouri, and school districts are accountable for post-graduate information. This year, during the month of April, the Rockwood Research, Evaluation and Assessment Department will be collecting initial post-graduation intentions from our class of 2021 seniors.Here are some highlights from the answers submitted by the more than 1,800 class of 2020 students from Eureka, Lafayette, Marquette and Rockwood Summit high schools.

• 86 percent of the Rockwood graduating class of 2020 enrolled in college -- 70 percent at a four-year institution and 16 percent at a two-year institution.
• The University of Missouri-Columbia (24 percent) was the most popular postsecondary education destination for the class of 2020, followed by Missouri State University (7 percent), Missouri University of Science and Technology (5 percent), Truman State University, Saint Louis University, Maryville University, the University of Kansas and Southeast Missouri State University (all 3 percent).
• 6 percent (105 graduates) of the class of 2020 went directly into the workforce after graduation.
• 31 graduates (2 percent) joined a branch of the military.

An important aspect of Rockwood's The Way Forward strategic plan is helping prepare our students for life after high school, whichever path they take. Our PDFProfile of a Rockwood Learner sets forth our aspirations to help nurture students who think creatively and critically; engage thoughtfully and respectfully; develop strong character; collaborate with others; and explore our world.In the coming weeks on our website (rsdmo.org), we will feature stories of 2020 graduates who embody that Profile of a Rockwood Learner as they pursue further education or the start of a career.​(To see a larger version of this graphic, PDFclick here.)

Each year, Rockwood School District asks members of its graduating class to fill out a survey before the end of their high school careers, indicating their plans after graduation. About six months later, the district sends a follow-up survey to check in on the graduates and their plans. Survey feedback helps Rockwood high school officials ensure that educational programs are meeting the needs of students. The follow-up also is mandated by the state of Missouri, and school districts are accountable for post-graduate information. This year, during the month of April, the Rockwood Research, Evaluation and Assessment Department will be collecting initial post-graduation intentions from our class of 2021 seniors.Here are some highlights from the answers submitted by the more than 1,800 class of 2020 students from Eureka, Lafayette, Marquette and Rockwood Summit high schools.

• 86 percent of the Rockwood graduating class of 2020 enrolled in college -- 70 percent at a four-year institution and 16 percent at a two-year institution.
• The University of Missouri-Columbia (24 percent) was the most popular postsecondary education destination for the class of 2020, followed by Missouri State University (7 percent), Missouri University of Science and Technology (5 percent), Truman State University, Saint Louis University, Maryville University, the University of Kansas and Southeast Missouri State University (all 3 percent).
• 6 percent (105 graduates) of the class of 2020 went directly into the workforce after graduation.
• 31 graduates (2 percent) joined a branch of the military.

An important aspect of Rockwood's The Way Forward strategic plan is helping prepare our students for life after high school, whichever path they take. Our PDFProfile of a Rockwood Learner sets forth our aspirations to help nurture students who think creatively and critically; engage thoughtfully and respectfully; develop strong character; collaborate with others; and explore our world.In the coming weeks on our website (rsdmo.org), we will feature stories of 2020 graduates who embody that Profile of a Rockwood Learner as they pursue further education or the start of a career.​(To see a larger version of this graphic, PDFclick here.)

This press release was produced by the Rockwood School District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.