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Wisconsin High School Graduate Projections. Presentation for the University of Wisconsin System March 13, 2008. Richelle Winkler & Collin Payne. State of Wisconsin: High School Graduate History and Projections, 2001-2019. How do APL projections compare to WICHE?.
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Wisconsin High School Graduate Projections Presentation for the University of Wisconsin System March 13, 2008 Richelle Winkler & Collin Payne
State of Wisconsin: High School Graduate History and Projections, 2001-2019
Why are graduates projected to decline? K-12 School Enrollment is declining. Between 2001-2006, 69% of school districts declined. Age structure of K-12 students is older. Births in Wisconsin were low in 1990s and early 2000s.
Projected Change in High School Graduates 2006-2012
The proportion of graduates who are persons of color is increasing
Public High School Graduation Rates by Sex and Race/Ethnicity, 2003
Summary Points Peak numbers 2008, then projected decline Similar trends for males and females overall Similar for different race/ethnic groups, except Hispanics who will see substantial increase Changing race/ethnic make-up of population under 18 will likely introduce new challenges and opportunities Wisconsin’s Public School Enrollment: Past, Present, Future