Completion, Graduation, and Dropouts
It seems that half of San Marcos Complains about our schools and the other half say it’s a “PERCEPTION PROBLEM.”
Here are some links to some very good reports compiled by the State of Texas and TEA.
Take a look and let us know what you think.
Resources
Following is a list of resources related to graduates and dropouts in Texas public schools.
Data
View Texas public school completion, graduation, and dropout data at the state level or search by campus, district, county, or education service center region.
Reports
Additional Documents
View presentations and technical documentation related to secondary school completion, graduation, and dropouts in Texas public schools.
Reports
The Accountability Research Unit in the Division of Research and Analysis publishes an annual report on graduates and dropouts in Texas public secondary schools, as well as special reports on related topics. The annual report includes state summaries of the annual dropout rate, longitudinal graduation, completion, and dropout rates, and state attrition rates. Supplements to the report present secondary school completion, graduation, and dropout data at the county, district, and campus levels.
Secondary School Completion and Dropouts in Texas Public Schools, 2013-14 (August 2015), PDF (2.0 MB)
- View data at the state level or search by campus, district, county, or education service center region
Secondary School Completion and Dropouts in Texas Public Schools, 2012-13 (August 2014), PDF (1.6 MB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2012-13: District Supplement, PDF (812 KB)
- View data at the state level or search by campus, district, county, or education service center region
Secondary School Completion and Dropouts in Texas Public Schools, 2011-12 (August 2013), PDF (1.8 MB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2011-12: District Supplement, PDF (3.1 MB)
- View data at the state level or search by campus, district, county, or education service center region
Secondary School Completion and Dropouts in Texas Public Schools, 2010-11 (July 2012), PDF (1.5 MB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2010-11: District Supplement, PDF (2.5 MB)
Secondary School Completion and Dropouts in Texas Public Schools, 2009-10 (July 2011), PDF (1.5 MB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2009-10: County Supplement, PDF (549 KB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2009-10: District and Campus Supplement, PDF (2.5 MB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2009-10: District Supplement, PDF (1.9 MB)
Secondary School Completion and Dropouts in Texas Public Schools, 2008-09 (July 2010), PDF (1.2 MB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2008-09: County Supplement, PDF (434 KB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2008-09: District and Campus Supplement, PDF (2.8 MB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2008-09: District Supplement, PDF (1.8 MB)
Secondary School Completion and Dropouts in Texas Public Schools, 2007-08 (July 2009), PDF (1.1 MB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2007-08: County Supplement, PDF (509 KB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2007-08: District and Campus Supplement, PDF (2.3 MB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2007-08: District Supplement, PDF (1.7 MB)
Secondary School Completion and Dropouts in Texas Public Schools, 2006-07 (August 2008), PDF (1.2 MB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2006-07: County Supplement, PDF (606 KB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2006-07: District and Campus Supplement, PDF (3.1 MB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2006-07: District Supplement, PDF (2.1 MB)
Secondary School Completion and Dropouts in Texas Public Schools, 2005-06 (August 2007), PDF (1.1 MB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2005-06: County Supplement, PDF (429 KB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2005-06: District and Campus Supplement, PDF (2.9 MB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2005-06: District Supplement, PDF (1.9 MB)
Secondary School Completion and Dropouts in Texas Public Schools, 2004-05 (July 2006), PDF (608 KB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2004-05: County Supplement, PDF (269 KB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2004-05: District and Campus Supplement, PDF (1.4 MB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2004-05: District Supplement, PDF (1.3 MB)
Secondary School Completion and Dropouts in Texas Public Schools, 2003-04 (August 2005), PDF (592 KB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2003-04: County Supplement, PDF (243 KB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2003-04: District and Campus Supplement, PDF (1.2 MB) Update 8/3/2005
- Completion and Dropouts, 2003-04: District Supplement, PDF (1.2 MB)
Secondary School Completion and Dropouts in Texas Public Schools, 2002-03 (August 2004), PDF (544 KB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2002-03: County Supplement, PDF (215 KB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2002-03: District and Campus Supplement, PDF (1.2 MB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2002-03: District Supplement, PDF (1.2 MB)
Secondary School Completion and Dropouts in Texas Public Schools, 2001-02 (August 2003), PDF (735 KB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2001-02: County Listings, PDF (360 KB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2001-02: District and Campus Listings, PDF (1.1 MB)
- National Center for Education Statistics State and District Dropout Counts and Rates, 2001-02, PDF (281 KB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2001-02: Supplemental District Data, PDF (1.1 MB)
Secondary School Completion and Dropouts in Texas Public Schools, 2000-01 (August 2002), PDF (695 KB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2000-01: County Listings, PDF (353 KB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2000-01: District and Campus Listings, PDF (1.1 MB)
- National Center for Education Statistics State and District Dropout Counts and Rates, 2000-01, PDF (271 KB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 2000-01: Supplemental District Data, PDF (1.1 MB)
Secondary School Completion and Dropouts in Texas Public Schools, 1999-00 (August 2001), PDF (1.4 MB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 1999-00: County Listings, PDF (600 KB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 1999-00: District and Campus Listings, PDF (1.8 MB)
- National Center for Education Statistics State and District Dropout Counts and Rates, 1999-00, PDF (474 KB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 1999-00: Supplemental District Data, PDF (1.5 MB)
Secondary School Completion and Dropouts in Texas Public Schools, 1998-99 (January 2001), PDF (507 KB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 1998-99: County, District, and Campus Listings, PDF (1.2 MB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 1998-99: District and Campus Listings, PDF (1.0 MB)
- Completion and Dropouts, 1998-99: Supplemental District Data, PDF (738 KB)
Dropout Study: A Report to the 77th Texas Legislature (December 2000), PDF (340 KB)
- Dropout rates published by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), a key component of the state’s Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS), have been criticized in recent years for not presenting an accurate picture of the dropout phenomenon in Texas public schools. TEA Rider 71 of the General Appropriations Act (House Bill 1, 76th Texas Legislature, Regular Session) directed the Legislative Budget Board, State Auditor’s Office, and TEA to conduct a study of the current system used to identify and report students who do not graduate from high school or those who drop out of school before enrolling in high school. Also, the study must determine the actual number and percentage of students who do not complete high school within four years of enrolling in 9th grade. This report presents the findings and recommendations from that study. The recommendations address three areas in which the current annual dropout rate has been criticized: dropout definition; dropout rate calculation; and data quality.
1997-98 Report on Public School Dropouts (September 1999), PDF (772 KB)
1996-97 Report on High School Completion Rates (August 1999), PDF (290 KB)
1996-97 Report on Public School Dropouts (August 1998), PDF (85 KB) (Note: Appendices A and B are not available in this PDF.)
Policy Research Report No. 8. High School Completion Rates: Investigating a Longitudinal Performance Measure for Texas Schools (October 1996), PDF (80 KB)
- This report investigates issues surrounding the use of a longitudinal performance measure in the Texas integrated accountability system. A detailed discussion of a high school completion rate is presented, along with an overview of other school performance measures.
The following reports are not available in PDF. For additional information please e-mail the Texas Education Agency Office of Publications or contact the office by phone at 512-463-9744.
- 1995-96 Report on Public School Dropouts (August 1997)
- 1994-95 Report on Public School Dropouts (August 1996)
- 1993-94 Report on Public School Dropouts (September 1995)
- 1992-93 Report on Public School Dropouts (January 1995)
Presentations
Following is a list of presentations related to graduates and dropouts in Texas public schools.
Update to Graduation and Dropout Rate Reporting; Texas Assessment Conference, February 2014, PDF (337 KB)
Update to Annual Dropout, Completion, and Graduation Rate Reporting; Texas Assessment Conference, December 2011, PDF (281 KB)
Update to Annual Dropout, Completion, and Graduation Rate Reporting; Texas Assessment Conference, December 2010, PDF (250 KB)
Update to Annual Dropout, Completion, and Graduation Rate Reporting; Texas Assessment Conference, December 2009, PDF (248 KB)
Annual Dropout, Completion, and Attrition Rates: Definitions and Results; Texas Assessment Conference, December 2008, PDF (147 KB)
Building the Longitudinal Cohort Used for Calculating Completion Rates; Texas Assessment Conference, December 2008, PDF (118 KB)
Technical Documentation
Following is a list of technical documents related to graduates and dropouts in Texas public schools.
Processing of District Graduation and Dropout Rates, Class of 2014
- Four-Year Documentation, Class of 2014 (June 2015), PDF (284 KB)
Processing of District Graduation and Dropout Rates, Class of 2013
- Four-Year Documentation, Class of 2013 (June 2014), PDF (153 KB)
- Five-Year Documentation, Class of 2013 (June 2015), PDF (313 KB)
Processing of District Graduation, Completion, and Dropout Rates, Class of 2012
- Four-Year Documentation, Class of 2012 (August 2013), PDF (240 KB)
- Five-Year Documentation, Class of 2012 (June 2014), PDF (163 KB)
- Six-Year Documentation, Class of 2012 (June 2015), PDF (309 KB)
Processing of District Graduation, Completion, and Dropout Rates, Class of 2011
- Four-Year Documentation, Class of 2011 (November 2012), PDF (156 KB)
- Five-Year Documentation, Class of 2011 (August 2013), PDF (252 KB)
- Six-Year Documentation, Class of 2011 (June 2014), PDF (167 KB)
The National Governors Association Compact Rate: A Comprehensive Approach to Improved Accuracy and Consistency in High School Graduation Rates, Class of 2010 Update (February 2012), PDF (172 KB)
Processing of District Graduation, Completion, and Dropout Rates, Class of 2010
- Four-Year Documentation, Class of 2010 (June 2011), PDF (142 KB)
- Five-Year Documentation, Class of 2010 (November 2012), PDF (152 KB)
- Six-Year Documentation, Class of 2010 (August 2013), PDF (239 KB)
