A Data and Accountability report found that the extent to which students are able to become proficient in English over four years varies based on when they enter WCPSS schools (about 40% at kindergarten, 50% at grades 6 or 7, and only 25% at grade 9) and their initial level of English proficiency.
Read the WCPSS Data and Accountability Department report under “Achievement Gap Reports”.
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Conducting research in WCPSS
Researchers: remember to secure permission before collecting new data or conducting research in WCPSS involving school staff, students or parents. Continue Reading . . .
WCPSS dropout rate decreases in 2011-12
The Wake County Public School System’s dropout rate continues to improve and falls below the state average for the 14th year in a row. The dropout rate decreased to 2.83 percent in 2011-12 from 3.25 percent in 2010-11 for Wake County high schools, according to new data released by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction. Continue Reading . . .
Two WCPSS high schools recognized for high graduation rate
State Superintendent June Atkinson congratulated Green Hope and Panther Creek high schools for their high 2011-12 graduation rates. Atkinson met with Green Hope Principal Jim Hedrick and Panther Creek Principal Rodney Nelson, as well as representatives from other schools at a luncheon held in Durham on Wednesday. Continue Reading . . .
WCPSS releases 2011-12 SAT scores
Wake County high school seniors continue to achieve high scores on the SAT, according to College Board results released today. WCPSS students continue to achieve higher average scores on the college entrance exam than students across the state and the nation. Continue Reading . . .
ACT scores released for Wake County high school juniors
Wake County Public School System high school juniors taking the ACT exam in 2011-12 scored above the state average in all areas and ahead of students in other large North Carolina school districts. This was the first year the state required all high school juniors to take the exam. A statewide report was published Friday by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Continue Reading . . .
Wake County Public School System students continue academic gains
Wake County students at every grade span made academic gains in 2011-12, according to newly released results from the N.C. Department of Public Instruction. Continue Reading . . .
WCPSS Dropout Rate Decreases in 2010-11
The dropout rate for grades 9-12 in the Wake County Public School System decreased for 2010-11 to 3.25 percent. The WCPSS rate remains lower than the state’s average and the rates for most urban North Carolina school districts. Continue Reading . . .
Two WCPSS High Schools Honored for High Graduation Rates
The state honored Green Hope and Panther Creek high schools in ceremonies this week for the state’s school districts and high schools with high graduation rates. Continue Reading . . .
2010-11 SAT scores top N.C. and U.S.; ACT also strong
Wake County Public School System seniors continue to achieve high scores on the SAT, according to results released today by the College Board. WCPSS students continue to outscore other students around the state and across the nation.
