Five Star graduation rate reaches all-time high – Adams 12 Five Star Schools

Adams 12 Five Star Schools Achieves Record High On-Time Graduation Rate

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is proud to announce that its on-time graduation rate has reached an all-time high of 87.3 percent, representing a 0.9 percent increase from the previous year. This achievement surpasses the state’s four-year graduation rate of 84.2 percent, demonstrating the district’s commitment to academic success and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Emphasizing the SDGs

Adams 12 Five Star Schools remains dedicated to promoting the SDGs, which are a set of global goals established by the United Nations to address various social, economic, and environmental challenges. By focusing on these goals, the district aims to contribute to a sustainable future for all.

Superintendent Chris Gdowski expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We are not only celebrating our improved graduation rates, but also the success stories and bright futures of our students. By providing excellent learning experiences and maintaining academic rigor, we are confident that we will continue to witness this growth in the years to come.”

Record-Breaking Graduation Rates

The graduating class of 2024 demonstrated exceptional performance across district high schools. The following schools achieved their highest graduation rate percentages ever:

• Horizon High School: 94.7%
• Legacy High School: 96.2%
• Mountain Range High School: 91.2%
• The New America School: 16.9%
• Northglenn High School: 89.3%
• Pathways Future Center: 80.2%
• Prospect Ridge Academy: 97.2%
• Stargate Charter School: 97.8%
• Thornton High School: 76.8%
• Vantage Point High School: 64.4%
• Westgate Community School: 96%

*The district graduation rate figure does not include district charter schools.

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

SDGs Addressed:

• SDG 4: Quality Education

Targets Identified:

1. Target 4.1: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes.
2. Target 4.4: By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship.

Indicators:

• Indicator 4.1.1: Proportion of children and young people (a) in grades 2/3; (b) at the end of primary; and (c) at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in (i) reading and (ii) mathematics, by sex.
• Indicator 4.4.1: Proportion of youth and adults with information and communications technology (ICT) skills, by type of skill.

Analysis:

The article highlights the on-time graduation rate of Adams 12 Five Star Schools, which is an indicator of the quality of education provided by the school district. This aligns with SDG 4: Quality Education, which aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all.

Based on the content of the article, two specific targets can be identified:

1. Target 4.1: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes. The increase in the on-time graduation rate indicates progress towards this target, as more students are successfully completing their secondary education.
2. Target 4.4: By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship. The article mentions that the district is celebrating the success stories and bright futures of its students, indicating that the education provided by the district is equipping students with the necessary skills for their future endeavors.

The article does not explicitly mention any indicators, but based on the targets identified, the following indicators can be used to measure progress:

• Indicator 4.1.1: Proportion of children and young people (a) in grades 2/3; (b) at the end of primary; and (c) at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in (i) reading and (ii) mathematics, by sex. This indicator can be used to measure the proficiency levels of students at different stages of their education.
• Indicator 4.4.1: Proportion of youth and adults with information and communications technology (ICT) skills, by type of skill. This indicator can be used to measure the acquisition of relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, by students and graduates.

Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

Source: adams12.org