by NSC Blog | Nov 9, 2016 | Research Services
According to the fourth annual, High School Benchmarks Report: National College Progression Rates, 45 percent of students graduating in the class of 2009 from higher-income high schools completed a college degree by 2015, compared to 24 percent of students from low-income schools.
by NSC Blog | Nov 8, 2016 | High School Benchmarking, K-12, Research Services
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.
by NSC Blog | Nov 12, 2015 | High School Benchmarking, K-12, Research Services
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
by NSC Blog | Nov 2, 2015 | High School Benchmarking, K-12, Research Reports, Research Services
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.
by NSC Blog | Oct 27, 2015 | High School Benchmarking, K-12, Research Reports, Research Services
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.
by NSC Blog | Oct 14, 2014 | High School Benchmarking, K-12, Research Reports
In its second annual national level report, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center released benchmarks for high schools to compare their graduates’ college transition rates nationwide, including those serving low income and minority students.