The Indiana Department of Education recently released the high school graduation rates for the 2013-2014 school year. Senator Randy Head said, “I am pleased to see the graduation rate improved to 89.8 percent, continuing the upward trend we’ve seen over the past five years.” In addition, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education recently reported that fewer high school graduates need remediation once they get to college.
Senator Head said, “Our schools have made great progress in recent years, thanks to the collaborative effort of Hoosier students, educators and families. Because of this hard work, more students are graduating from high school prepared for college and the workforce.”
Head closed his statement on high school education in the State of Indiana was, “This news is an example of the great work happening every day in schools throughout our state.”
