Dropout Rates

Dropout Rate Calculation Cohort Group (“Class of”) Expressed as a percentage Published as four-year, five-year, and six-year rates Represents students who left high school permanently at any time during the time period

Recent Published Dropout Rates Class of 2008Class of 2009Class of Year Cohort5 Year Cohort4 Year Cohort Statewide16.13%14.81%11.07% Addison Community Schools (46020)8.79%13.00%7.77% Adrian City School District (46010)18.34%15.95%11.78% Britton-Macon Area School District (46050)9.43%< 5 %7.14% Blissfield Community Schools (46040)< 5 %10.48%< 5 % Clinton Community Schools (46060)7.23%8.16%< 5 % Deerfield Public Schools (46070)< 5 %8.57%6.45% Hudson Area Schools (46080)10.42%9.43%< 5 % Madison School District (Lenawee) (46090)8.97%< 5 % Morenci Area Schools (46100)13.16%17.95%13.04% Onsted Community Schools (46110)5.63%6.37%< 5 % Sand Creek Community Schools (46130)6.17%7.59%5.80% Tecumseh Public Schools (46140)9.39%9.06%10.67%

Class of 2010 Subgroup Analysis More males than females (Gender) More students who identify themselves as Black or Hispanic (Ethnicity) More students who receive free and reduced lunch (Economically Disadvantaged) More students who receive special education services

Common Educational Risk Factors Source: Attendance: High absences and tardies Behavior: Poor classroom conduct, office referrals, suspensions Grades: Failing marks in academic courses Achievement: Low test scores Progress: Held back at any point, falling behind in credits during high school

Other Risk Factors Unhealthy habits/behaviors Social-economic status of family Participation on extra-curriculars Role models

Resources Identifying Potential Dropouts: Key Lessons for Building an Early Warning Data System – Understanding the Role and Applicability of K-12 Online Learning to Support Student Dropout Recovery Efforts –