- Wake County Public School System
- Results
Results
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As we work toward our goal of graduating 95% of students on time with the college, career, and citizenship readiness skills they will need to be successful, these measures will let us know if we are heading in the right direction.
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College Ready
Why is this Important? (PDF) Percentage of students proficient at key timepoints
Source: North Carolina Dept of Public InstructionGrade 3: 68%
Grade 5: 66%
Grade 8: 69%Percentage of high school students meeting college-ready benchmarks on ACT
Source: ACT28% Percentage of high school graduates with GPA of 3.0 or higher
Source: PowerSchool57%
Percentage of graduates enrolling in 2- or 4-year college after graduation
Source: National Student Clearinghouse68% Percentage of graduates still enrolled in 2-or 4-year college after two years
Source: National Student Clearinghouse90% Percentage of graduates eligible to attend a North Carolina community college without having to take remedial coursework
Source: NCCC System72%
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Career Ready
Why is this Important? (PDF) Credentials, certifications and specific skills earned or acquired during high school
Source: WCPSS Career and Technical Education Department14,773
Students completing job shadowing, internships and apprenticeships during high school
Source: WCPSS Career and Technical Education Department1720
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Cross-cutting Skills
Why is this Important? (PDF) Percentage of students demonstrating proficiency in critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills
Source: CWRA Grade 11 Assessment50% Percentage of students with fewer than 5 absences for the year
Source: PowerSchool41% Percentage of students who are good collaborators
Source: Annual WCPSS Teacher Survey86% Percentage of students who are good communicators
Source: Annual WCPSS Teacher Survey86% Percentage of students reporting perseverance
Source: Annual WCPSS Student Survey48%
Percentage of teachers reporting students have perseverance
Source: Annual WCPSS Teacher Survey68%
Percentage of students who use technology effectively
Source: Annual WCPSS Teacher Survey88%
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Citizenship Ready
Why is this Important? (PDF) Percentage of students reporting interest in current events
Source: Annual WCPSS Student Survey63%
Percentage of students reporting engagment in community-based projects
Source: Annual WCPSS Student Survey60% Percentage of students with knowledge of financial literacy concepts - banking, savings, investing
Source: CWRA, Grade 11 Assessment Survey Items20%
Percentage of eligible students registered to vote
Source: NC Board of Elections54%
