📍 Where to Find This Report
Student → Graduation/Dropouts/Cohorts → Rate Report
👤 What this report shows
This report displays the combined four-year and five-year graduation rate for a selected year, broken down by student groups.
It includes:
- Total students in the graduation cohort
- Number of on-time (4-year) graduates
- Number of fifth-year graduates
- Final combined graduation rate
The report provides subgroup breakdowns such as:
- English Learners (EL)
- Long-Term English Learners (LTEL)
- Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
- Students with Disabilities
- Race/Ethnicity groups
- Foster Youth and Homeless (if applicable)
💡 Key Formula:
Graduation Rate = (Graduates + Fifth-Year Graduates) ÷ Students in Cohort
💡 Suggested Uses
- Monitor overall graduation performance at district or campus level
- Evaluate impact of fifth-year graduates on final rates
- Identify equity gaps across student groups
- Support accountability reporting and improvement planning
- Track progress for LCAP, ESSA, and state accountability metrics
- Inform intervention strategies for at-risk student populations
🧭 Data Sources
- CALPADS graduation cohort files
- Student Information System (SIS)
- Enrollment and exit records
- Graduation status records (including fifth-year completions)
🎛 Filter Options
- School Year (e.g., 2026)
- Campus (All Campuses or selected sites)
📑 Visuals and Data Views
Graduation Rate Table
The report is presented in a single table with the following columns:
- Student Group
- Students in Graduation Cohort
- Graduates (4-Year)
- Fifth-Year Graduates
- Graduation Rate (%)
Each row represents a specific student group, allowing for direct comparison across populations.
📊 How to Interpret This Report
- Students in Graduation Cohort
Total number of students expected to graduate within the cohort year - Graduates (4-Year)
Students who graduated on time - Fifth-Year Graduates
Students from the prior cohort who graduated in the current year - Graduation Rate
Includes both 4-year and 5-year graduates, providing a more complete picture
🔍 Key Insights to Look For:
- Compare All Students vs Subgroups to identify gaps
- Look for low-performing student groups needing targeted support
- Evaluate whether fifth-year graduates significantly improve rates
- Watch for:
- EL vs LTEL differences
- Students with Disabilities trends
- Socioeconomic disparities
⚠️ Important Notes:
- A value of 0 may indicate:
- No students in that subgroup
- No graduates recorded for that group
- A dash (—) indicates:
- Data not available or not applicable
- Fifth-year graduates come from the prior cohort, not the current one
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