We are extremely proud to share the just released graduation and completion data from ODE and the amazing results for our district. For the third consecutive year our data is showing positive growth for high school graduates and fifth year completion. This is a transformational improvement in the 4 year graduation rate- a jump from 67.5% in 2012 to 86% in 2015 (compared to the state average of 73.8%).
The five year completion rate of 92.8% also represents a 9.7% increase since 2012 and is significantly greater than the state’s average of 81.6%.
Demographic highlights
All student groups have shown dramatic increases since 2012.
| Student groups | 2012 4 year graduation rate | 2015 4 year graduation rate |
| Econ. Disadvantaged | 45.7% | 73.3% |
| English Lang. Learners | 32.4% | 46.7% |
| Hispanic | 55.9% | 81.1% |
| Special Education | 31.5% | 64.2% |
Five year completion student groups
Significant increases in 5 year completion in all student groups since 2012.
| Student groups | 2012 5-yr completion | 2015 5-yr completion |
| Econ. Disadvantaged | 71.8% | 84.9% |
| Eng. Language Learner | 62.9% | 88.2% |
| Hispanic | 67.3% | 85.3% |
| Special Education | 76.3% | 80.0% |
According to Superintendent Erin Prince, “It takes courage to achieve this kind of shift. All staff have focused on individual students and personalized learning. We are sustaining the work that we started in 2012 and focusing on continually moving student growth upward.”
These impressive gains can be attributed in part to our focus on inclusive and equitable practices for all students. By prioritizing resources where needed most and identifying and removing barriers to student success, we are seeing that all students can make progress towards graduation. We also recognize that the community is vital to student success. We are appreciative of the ongoing support through local option levy funds and private donations through the Corvallis Public Schools Foundation that provide additional staffing and support for students.
A special thank you to our school registrars and district office staff Laurie Corliss and Jennifer Schroeder for their commitment to accuracy in our student data and reporting.