1. College and Career Readiness January 28, 2014 1

2. Goal: The number of DPS students taking AP classes each year will grow by 3.5% per year. Met 7.3%19.6%19.1%8.1% The district has met this goal every year since 2009. The number of students taking AP classes has increased 65% since 2009. The district will continue to build pre-AP pipelines in middle and high school 2

3. Goal: The number taking the AP test will grow each year by 3.5% per year. Met 15.8%14.5%9.6%11.9% The district has met this goal every year since 2009. The number of students taking AP tests has increased 63% since 2009. As we increase AP access, we are also requiring students take the AP exam. 3

4. Goal: The number of students who take the test and who receive 3, 4 or 5 will increase by 3.5% per year. Met 25.1%9.4%20.6%18.1% The district has met this goal every year since 2009. The number of students taking AP classes has increased almost 100% since 2009. The district is offering students and staff additional professional development and supports. 4

5. Goal: The number of DPS students concurrently enrolled in college classes will grow by 3.5% per year. Met 29.8%32.8%-9.7%20.7% Since 2009, the district has met this goal every year except from 2011 to 2012. After decreasing slightly in 2012 after a large gain in 2011, the number of students concurrently enrolled rebounded in 2013. Concurrent Enrollment is a key component of the district strategy to increase college success. 5

6. Goal: The number of students scoring 20 or better on the ACT will grow by 3.5% students per year by 2013. Met 4.1%9.9%7.5%8.9% The district has met this goal every year since 2009. Every school in the district has a plan for ACT preparation. 6

7. Goal: The graduation rate for DPS students will increase by 5% per year. 3.3%5.4%4.3%2.7% The goal was set based on 2007 overall graduation rate, rather than the four-year, on-time rate. Since 2007-2008, this goal has only been met in one year (2008-2009). District, Network, and school teams are identifying the graduation status of students and directing students to appropriate supports. 7

8. 8 Bernard McCune, Executive Director Office of College and Career Readiness Denver Public Schools (720) 423-6812