High School Graduation Rates Hit Record High for Delaware
Posted:
Mar 16, 2018 9:51 AM
Updated:
DOVER, Del. (AP)- The high school graduation rate in Delaware hit a record high in 2017 with nearly 8,800 of 10,200 class of 2017 students graduating.
The number of dropouts also increased.
A Delaware Department of Education report says nearly 86 percent of students graduated last year, an increase from 2016's 84.6 percent. The rates increased for black, Asian, Hispanic, low-income, multiracial, white and students with disabilities.
But they dropped for Native American students from 92 percent to 75.6 percent. Fewer English learner students also graduated, with the rate dropping from 71.8 percent to 68.2 percent.
Around 700 students dropped out last year, equally a 1.7 percent annual dropout rate slightly higher than 2016's 1.4 percent. A state release says the dropouts were mostly boys and 10th graders.
Saturday, April 21 2018 4:51 PM EDT2018-04-21 20:51:20 GMT
SLAUGHTER BEACH, Del.- For the second time this year, longtime WBOC owner Thomas Draper's family and friends cleaned up the highway where he incurred critical injuries that eventually took his life. The roadway--Slaughter Beach Road--has since been adopteMore
SLAUGHTER BEACH, Del.- For the second time this year, longtime WBOC owner Thomas Draper's family and friends cleaned up the highway where he incurred critical injuries that eventually took his life. The roadway--Slaughter Beach Road--has since been adopteMore
Monday, April 16 2018 7:45 AM EDT2018-04-16 11:45:12 GMT
: Benjamin Jealous (President and CEO of the NAACP) The 2013 Peace Ball: Voices of Hope And Resistance at Arena Stage on January 20, 2013 in Washington, D.C. (Photo: CBS)
: Benjamin Jealous (President and CEO of the NAACP) The 2013 Peace Ball: Voices of Hope And Resistance at Arena Stage on January 20, 2013 in Washington, D.C. (Photo: CBS)
A Maryland gubernatorial candidate has picked up the endorsement of the state's largest teachers union.More
A Maryland gubernatorial candidate has picked up the endorsement of the state's largest teachers union.More
Saturday, April 21 2018 4:42 PM EDT2018-04-21 20:42:17 GMT
SUSSEX COUNTY, Del.- A Lewes Man is now facing charges in connection with the accident that fatally wounded longtime WBOC owner Thomas Draper. According to the Delaware Department of Justice, Shawn Armstrong was arrested on January 10th of this year. He iMore
SUSSEX COUNTY, Del.- A Lewes Man is now facing charges in connection with the accident that fatally wounded longtime WBOC owner Thomas Draper. According to the Delaware Department of Justice, Shawn Armstrong was arrested on January 10th of this year. He iMore
Delaware State Police arrested four men early Friday morning after they stole drugs from the Walgreens pharmacy and led police on a chase. State Police arrestedMore
The Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Office and school officials at Kent Island High School are investigating a disturbing, graphic hazing video posted to social media.
The Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Office and school officials at Kent Island High School are investigating a disturbing, graphic hazing video posted to social media.
Investigators with Maryland State Police's homicide unit arrested two Salisbury men Thursday in connection to a shooting homicide outside a VFW in 2017.
Investigators with Maryland State Police's homicide unit arrested two Salisbury men Thursday in connection to a shooting homicide outside a VFW in 2017.
Saturday, April 21 2018 4:51 PM EDT2018-04-21 20:51:20 GMT
SLAUGHTER BEACH, Del.- For the second time this year, longtime WBOC owner Thomas Draper's family and friends cleaned up the highway where he incurred critical injuries that eventually took his life. The roadway--Slaughter Beach Road--has since been adopteMore
SLAUGHTER BEACH, Del.- For the second time this year, longtime WBOC owner Thomas Draper's family and friends cleaned up the highway where he incurred critical injuries that eventually took his life. The roadway--Slaughter Beach Road--has since been adopteMore
Saturday, April 21 2018 4:42 PM EDT2018-04-21 20:42:17 GMT
SUSSEX COUNTY, Del.- A Lewes Man is now facing charges in connection with the accident that fatally wounded longtime WBOC owner Thomas Draper. According to the Delaware Department of Justice, Shawn Armstrong was arrested on January 10th of this year. He iMore
SUSSEX COUNTY, Del.- A Lewes Man is now facing charges in connection with the accident that fatally wounded longtime WBOC owner Thomas Draper. According to the Delaware Department of Justice, Shawn Armstrong was arrested on January 10th of this year. He iMore
Delaware State Police arrested four men early Friday morning after they stole drugs from the Walgreens pharmacy and led police on a chase. State Police arrestedMore
Friday, April 20 2018 6:32 PM EDT2018-04-20 22:32:29 GMT
DOVER, Del. --- An annual report on air quality from the American Lung Association said Delaware's three counties have room to improve on ozone pollution. The State of the Air report gave Kent County a "C" rating, the highest in the state for the number oMore
DOVER, Del. --- An annual report on air quality from the American Lung Association said Delaware's three counties have room to improve on ozone pollution. The State of the Air report gave Kent County a "C" rating, the highest in the state for the number oMore
Friday, April 20 2018 3:55 PM EDT2018-04-20 19:55:26 GMT
Stephon Jackson
Stephon Jackson
A 19-year-old Laurel, Delaware man who pleaded guilty to a 2017 shooting that left an 18-year-old man dead has been sentenced to 16 years in prison.More
A 19-year-old Laurel, Delaware man who pleaded guilty to a 2017 shooting that left an 18-year-old man dead has been sentenced to 16 years in prison.More
