Statistics

Everyone has the right to Graduate

In 2012, black students had only 69% graduation rate and Hispanic student had a 73% rate, while Asian students had a 88% graduation rate and Caucasian students had an 86% rate.

If the 1.3 million dropouts from the Class of 2010 had graduated, the nation would have seen $337 billion more in earnings over the course of the students’ lifetimes.

About 1.2 million students drop out of school. That’s 7,000 student every day or every 26 seconds.

What Happens After?

More than 40% of low-income schools don't get a fair share of state and local funds, Department of Education Research Finds.

High schools are not preparing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel after graduation. Only 1 in 4 high school students graduate college-ready in the 4 core subjects of English, Reading, Math and Science.

In the workplace, 85% of current jobs and 90% of new jobs require some or more college or post-secondary education.

Teachers Matter

Teacher quality is one of the most significant factors related to student achievement.

In the U.S., 14% of new teachers resign by the end of their first year, 33% leave within their first 3 years, and almost 50% leave by their 5th year.

In schools made up of 75% or more low-income students, there are 3 times the number of out-of-field teachers than in wealthier school districts.