Schools that are partners with NC New Schools showed strong performance on a range of accountability measures for 2013-2014 released last week by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction. Together, the innovative schools continue to achieve at high levels, with student outcomes exceeding state averages for key measures.

Graduation rates

More than 50 percent of NC New Schools partner schools achieved rates exceeding 95 percent, with 88 percent posting rates above the state average of 83.8 percent.

Student growth goals

82 percent of NC New Schools partner schools met or exceeded their goals for academic progress as measured by the Educational Value Added Assessment System (EVAAS), compared to 67.5 percent for all high schools in the state.

 

ACT Performance

81 percent of NC New Schools partner schools had an average score of 17 or better on the college entrance exam, now required of all 11th graders. The score of 17 is the minimum required by the UNC system.