Metrics

The Postsecondary Priority Metrics outline the essential data points districts should track and create strategies to improve if they want to drive better long-term outcomes for students. These metrics promote college and career success, are grounded in research and best practice, and reach beyond “traditional” K-12 metrics like attendance, test scores, and high school graduation.

The Postsecondary Priority Metrics track the student journey to, through, and beyond postsecondary education, capturing critical milestones along the path to workforce success. To ensure coherence and impact, districts are encouraged to prioritize metrics at each stage of the journey: Preparing, Applying, Enrolling, Attaining, and Succeeding.