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2007 Maine Marks |
Indicator: High School Completions
Priority or Priorities: Youth in Transition, ACES/Resiliency,
Initiative(s): Communities for Children and Youth: Mentoring for children and youth through college/community partnerships, Re-Entry Program, Keeping Maine's Children Connected, High Fidelity Wraparound,
Outcome (s): Children and youth succeeding in school and schools succeeding for children and youth.
Why This is Important
High school graduates earn substantially more than persons who leave high school without graduating.
Where We Stand
The percentage of persons aged 25 and older who have completed high school, either by earning a diploma or a high school equivalency, increased in Maine and nationally between 1997 and 2000, but Maine’s percentage fell somewhat thereafter. However, Maine’s rate has consistently exceeded the nation’s and now stands at 89% (2006).
Data Source and Context
The data source for this indicator is the Annual Social and Economic Supplement of the Current Population Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The figures are estimates calculated by the Bureau. The data is available on-line at: http://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/educ-attn.html.