2014 University at Albany researchers identify ways schools succeed

In a new study, a team from the University at Albany’s School of Education examined high school completion.

In a new study, a team from the University at Albany’s School of Education examined high school completion by studying eight high schools with consistently higher than predicted graduation rates among at least two groups of students generally considered at risk of failing to complete high school. These were compared with five demographically similar schools that consistently achieved average graduation rates among the same groups.

Formats: Journal Article

Levels of Schooling: High

Publication Years: 2015

Subpopulations: African American/Black, Economic Disadvantage, English Language Learner (ELL), Hispanic/Latino

Topics: Diversity, High School Completion, Poverty

Published: March 14, 2014Author(s): Janet Angelis, Kristen Wilcox, Linda BakerPublished By: New York State School Boards Association