Durango School District

Results Policy 01 - College and Career Readiness

Each student will graduate career and/or college ready, equipped to attain their goals, and serve their communities.

1.1 Graduation and Dropout Rates

• The district's 4-year graduation rate will meet or exceed 85%. 

• The district's dropout rate will be below 2%.

1.2 SAT 11 College Readiness Benchmarks

• A minimum of 70% of 11th grade students will meet college readiness benchmarks on the SAT Reading & Writing and on the SAT Mathematics assessment.

1.3 Concurrent Enrollment and Advanced Placement Exams

• A minimum of 95% of graduates will pass at least one concurrent enrollment course or AP exam prior to graduation.

1.4 CTE Pathways, Industry Certifications, and Service Learning or Work Experience

• A minimum of 20% of graduates will complete a Career and Technical Education pathway prior to graduation.

• A minimum of 20% of graduates will earn an industry certification prior to graduation.

• A minimum of 98% of graduates will earn create for a service learning project, work experience, or internship prior to graduation.

1.5 Post-Secondary Matriculation

• A minimum of 61% of graduates will attend post-secondary school within two years of graduation.