Kentucky’s high school graduation rate is one of the highest in state history and education officials say more students are finishing college and career-ready than ever before.
Gov. Steve Beshear joined Education Commissioner Terry Holliday on Tuesday (September 17) to announce the preliminary results of new assessment data that will be released later this month.
According to a report, the state posted an 86 percent graduation rate this year, improving from the 78 percent rate in 2012. Also, more than half of Kentucky students are graduating ready for college and career ready, which means fewer remedial courses for those entering college.
Gov. Beshear calls it a turning point in Kentucky education history, which he says at times has been embarrassing.
“Thanks to decades of hard work and policy changes, Kentucky has carved out a new reputation. A reputation as a reform-minded state that is innovative, bold and relentless.” –Gov. Steve Beshear
Results for individual schools and districts are expected to be released late next week.