High School Retention Rates
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High school graduation is an indicator of eventual success in a competitive environment.
Since 1989, Spartanburg County has shown a slight improvement in the retention
of students. In the years 2000-2002, 33.9% of minorities and 24.9% of whites dropped
out of school before graduation. The National Dropout Prevention Center estimates
that between 30-32% of U.S. students drop out from 9th to 12th grade. Among the
50 states, South Carolina is ranked 35th in the percentage of teens (ages 16-19)
who are high school dropouts.
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1.1 Palmetto Achievement Challenge Test (PACT) Scores (3rd, 5th, & 8th Grades)
1.2 High School Retention Rates
1.3 Gifted & Talented Eligible Students
1.4 Advanced Placement Exams
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