[CharterSchools] 🙌 College Enrollment Rate Above State Average Four Years Running 🙌

Thu May 23 17:56:57 EDT 2019

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WHO WE ARE      WHAT WE DO     EDUCATION IN NOLA     
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College Enrollment Rate
Above State Average Four Years Running
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|  The Louisiana Department of Education has released the Class of 2018 college enrollment rates. For New Orleans, there is much to celebrate, as well as room for continued progress.More New Orleans students are enrolling in college immediately following graduation:   
   -  Since 2004, our college enrollment rate has risen by 23 percentage points, from 37% to 60%. 
   -  This is more than double the amount that Louisiana’s statewide college enrollment rate grew during that time.   
New Orleans graduates are enrolling in college at a rate higher than the state average:   
   -  Our college enrollment rate of 60% is higher than the statewide average rate of 57%. 
   -  New Orleans’ rate has improved from 10 percentage points below the state average in 2004 to 3 percentage points above the state average in 2018.   
New Orleans schools are improving outcomes for underserved students:   
   -  Our college enrollment rates for Black students, economically disadvantaged students, students with disabilities, and English language learners in the Class of 2018 are also higher than the corresponding statewide averages. 
   -  New Orleans’ 2018 college enrollment rate for students with disabilities increased by four percentage points compared to 2017. 
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Continued Work Ahead
It is also clear that we have significant work to do. While our college-going rate is above the state average, it remained flat compared to our rate in 2017. We want it to continue rising because that will mean a greater share of students are able to access the opportunities that college can provide.To make progress, we can look to the leadership of some of the strong schools in our city. Many stand out for their efforts. Starting from the time their students were freshmen, these schools took clear action in order to help them prepare for college. They worked closely with families and teachers alike to support students’ path toward higher education. We spoke with four schools about their work here:
Warren Easton Charter High School
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|  Mervin Jackson, Principal, Warren Easton Charter High School:"We have taken strategic and integrated methods to ensure college and career readiness, specifically by aligning our courses with ACT standards and focusing on targeted skill growth in core classes. This is measured and tracked from students’ freshman to senior year. We’ve added the Pre-ACT in 9th and 10th grade to gain insights on readiness and needed interventions. This has attributed to consistent growth in ACT scores. Through internships and continuous workshops /seminars, students have an opportunity to engage in the career field of their interest. We focus on the skills needed for the next level; whether it's college or career, our goal is for each student to be ready for and sustainable in their next endeavors."  |

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New Orleans Charter Science & Math High School
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|  Dr. Monique G. Cola, Head of School, New Orleans Charter Science & Mathematics High School:"Sci High is an open admissions school that prepares all students for college and successful careers. We work with each and every student to make sure they know their options, and then, we guide them toward the path that is best for them. This year, we doubled the number of our students participating in dual enrollment courses at local colleges/universities by removing barriers to that and supporting them along the way."  |

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The NET Charter High School: Central City 
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|  Christie Kieschnick, Student Progression Coordinator, The NET Charter High School:"At The NET, thinking about life after high school is a priority. Many of our students want to be the first in their families to go to college. The FAFSA, college applications and navigating the ACT can be overwhelming, but we are committed to walking alongside each and every graduate as they complete these processes."    |

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KIPP Renaissance High School
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|  Larry Murphy, Director of KIPP Through College New Orleans:"Regardless of students’ academic abilities when they enter KIPP Renaissance, they are challenged and supported so that they are prepared to pursue lives filled with choices. KIPP Renaissance Bobcats are the hardest-working students in New Orleans and their success is evidence of their strong work ethic. Students take advantage of a wide range of academic opportunities like the Advanced Placement Capstone diploma program and the opportunity to earn an associate’s degree in the Bard Early College Program. The strong partnership created between students, teachers and their families is the bedrock of students’ success."  |

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|  These schools took a strategic approach to increasing students’ college readiness. Their thoughtful tactics helped college-entry rates rise, and can be a model for other schools across the city. If we share what works across New Orleans, we can see a city of students with more options to reach their dreams. 

Celebrating Success Across New Orleans
Congratulations to the following four schools with increased college enrollment rates of five percentage points or more compared to 2017!  |

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|  A Carver Senior announcing her college choice  |

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|  For college enrollment rates of economically disadvantaged students, ten schools stood out. Congratulations to the following schools which are in the top quartile of all schools statewide!  |

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Individual School Performance: Class of 2018 College Enrollment Rates
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|  Seniors from Edna Karr High School and Eleanor McMain Secondary School at InspireNOLA's Senior Commitment Day "Inspire Higher"  |

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Moving Forward
As a city, we must continue the important work of ensuring that our students not only graduate, but also are well prepared for life beyond high school. While colleges and universities are not the sole path to success, all of our children deserve to go to college if they so choose. We will continue to support our schools so that all of our young people will have legitimate pathways to higher education and the benefits it can provide. We will keep moving onward.For more information, please refer to the Louisiana Department of Education’s press release as well as their downloadable data file.  |

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Learn more about education in New Orleans:
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DO SOMETHING THAT MATTERS. TEACH NEW ORLEANS. 

TeachNewOrleans.net is a central hub for current and future educators who want to serve our city’s children. Visit our site for the latest teaching opportunities in New Orleans and information on teacher development programs in Orleans Parish.   |

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FORBES: NEW CREDO REPORT SHOWS STUDENT PROGRESS IN NEW ORLEANS HAS CONTINUEDForbes takes a look at the recent CREDO report that shows New Orleans outpaced the state in student growth scores for both reading and math while serving significantly more low-income and minority students than the rest of the state.   |

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