Increasing Maine’s High School Graduation Rate: Necessary But Not Sufficient

Authors

David L. Silvernail PhD, University of Southern Maine, Center for Education Policy, Applied Research, and EvaluationFollow
Leanne C. Walker, University of Southern Maine
Ida A. Batista, University of Southern Maine

Publication Date

10-2011

Keywords

Maine, high school graduation rate

Document Type

Policy Brief

Abstract

This study was designed to determine how many Maine 9th graders graduate in four years proficient in reading and mathematics. Unfortunately the evidence reveals that the chances are not great. While more than eight of 10 Maine students graduate from high school in four years, only one in three graduates ready for work or college.

Recommended Citation

Silvernail, David L. PhD; Walker, Leanne C.; and Batista, Ida A., "Increasing Maine’s High School Graduation Rate: Necessary But Not Sufficient" (2011). Higher Education and College Readiness. 4.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/cepare_readiness/4