Research Center Releases High School Benchmarks 2018: National College Progression Rates
High School Benchmarks 2018 provides high school-to-college transition rates for graduates of different types of high schools.
K12 Educators, Join Our Exciting Journey this Academic Year
Learn about new Clearinghouse events, reports, services, and more for the K12 education community this academic year
Meet Clearinghouse Staff at 2018 NCAN National Conference Building Bridges to Success, September 24-26
Come meet our staff at the 2018 NCAN National Conference to address your needs, including the new reporting requirements for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), high school to college transitions and more.
Nearly 1 in 5 Graduates from High-Poverty High Schools Graduate from College within Six Years
2017 High School Benchmarks’ report released.
Opportunities for K12 Educators to Join Our Exciting Journey this Academic Year
The Clearinghouse is offering K12 educators many opportunities to participate in our events, services, and much more this academic year!
Categorizing Schools for the High School Benchmarks Report
How does the Clearinghouse determine my school’s classification for the High School Benchmarks Report? Read more to find out.
Infographic Demonstrates High School Demographics Impact on College Success
The 2016 High School Benchmarks Report: National College Progression Rates reveals major gaps between low-income and higher income high school students in both post-graduation college enrollment and college degree attainment.
Alarming Gap in Access, Attainment Rates Exists Between Students from High- and Low-Poverty Schools
The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center recently released the third annual High School Benchmarks Report for high schools to compare their graduates’ college transition rates nationwide, including those serving low income and minority students. This year’s report included a supplemental feature that presents postsecondary outcomes for graduates of high-poverty schools
Six-year STEM Graduation Rates Low
50 Percent of STEM Degrees Earned in Social Sciences and Psychology – It is projected that the job growth in STEM occupations will be much higher than in non-STEM occupations and on average, they will have higher earnings. However, six-year completion rates in the STEM fields were relatively low among high school graduates.
Policy Leaders Discuss 2015 High School Benchmarks Report and Pathways to Higher Education and Training
As more of us are discovering, the economy and society are demanding higher levels of education and training. The pathways to attaining them are growing not only longer, but more complex. The latest High School Benchmarks report analyzes the college enrollment and completion rates of high school graduates to provide better tools for high schools, districts and policy leaders.