College-going rates vary widely in California

10-18-2011

By Joanna Lin/California Watch

About three out of four California public high school graduates in 2008-09 went on to college, but that rate varies widely among counties and various demographic groups, data recently released by the California Department of Education shows. Enrollment in a postsecondary institution within 16 months of high school graduation ranged from 32.1 percent in Kern County to 80.3 percent in San Francisco County. Across the state, graduates who were socioeconomically disadvantaged, were learning English or had a disability went to college at lower rates. The figures, derived from a statewide student tracking system and postsecondary enrollment data from the National Student Clearinghouse, show a statewide college-going rate of 74.4 percent. Among graduates who were socioeconomically disadvantaged – defined as those whose parents did not receive high school diplomas or who are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals – 68.5 percent went on to college. Sixty-two percent of students with disabilities and 52.2 percent of English learners enrolled in college. (more...)

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