Education and youth development

Vision: All youth will be at grade level in reading and math, complete an education that prepares them for success in college and career, and grow up supported by caring adults

2020 Targets

Graduation
Increase the high school graduation rate from 76% to 85%
Grade-level achievement
Increase percentage of 3rd graders at grade level in reading and math to 50%
Caring adults
Increase the percentage of youth with a caring person other than their parent to 90%

Definitions

Graduation rate
Graduation rate is the share of students from a given class who graduate high school within four years. Figures shown are for public school districts.
Target indicators
High school graduation rate, all students, 2012-2016
Source: CT State Dept. of Education
High school graduation rate by race, NHPS, 2012-2016
Source: CT State Dept. of Education
High school graduation rate by NHPS school, 2016
Source: CT State Dept. of Education

Key

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