We've often heard that our Sout Bend schools have a 50% dropout rate but, according to the Indiana Dept of Education statistics, that might not be entirely accurate.
After hearing the often quoted dropout rate for our school, we decided to look into that. According to IN DOE stats, 2005 - 06 graduation rates for SB schools are as follows:
Clay High School -71.8%
Adams High School - 69.4%
Washington High School - 70%
Riley High School - 65.9%
We're not saying that our schools are not in need of improvement because they certainly are. Far too many kids are dropping out, leaving them ill prepared to face the challenges of the world around them.
What we don't need is an inflated statistics. Let's start with an accurate picture of where we're at and figure out how to solve this problem.
Our children deserve that and we should always be mindful that these kids are our future.
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I think it is great how you have the links to all the statistics. You can see so much information. When you really see stats about the kids in the schools-- how many are living in impoverished homes, different racial groups, kids needing special ed-- you really realize what a challenge it can be. I'm proud of what the teachers do each day.
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