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Graduation rate indicators

Education experts are well versed in the benefits of students staying in school and graduating. Career opportunities are greater for those with diplomas, and much emphasis has been placed on improving school graduation rates. Data compiled by National Public Radio revealed that stepping in early to keep a student on track can pay off down the road. It is believed that warning signs that predict a child’s chance of graduating high school may surface as early as the first grade. Many have dubbed these signs ABCs, for Attendance, Behavior and Classwork. There has been a growing demand for school systems to develop warning indicators for students in elementary school, according to researchers leading early warning and dropout prevention work at the American Institutes for Research. Students with poor attendance records; behavior issues, including meeting with the principal or getting suspended; and who continually fail or do not perform well in the classroom may be more likely to drop out of school at an early age. It should be noted that ABCs are only one measure of a child’s potential graduation rate. But early intervention by teachers, coaches or tutors may help steer students down different, more successful paths. high school graduation rates (or applicable equivalent), courtesy of data compiled by Insider Monkey. 1. Portugal: 96 percent 2. Slovenia: 96 percent 3. Finland: 95 percent 4. Japan: 95 percent 5. United Kingdom: 92 percent 6. Ireland: 91 percent 7. Norway: 91 percent 8. New Zealand: 90 percent 9. Switzerland: 90 percent 10. Iceland: 89 percent

Countries around the world emphasize the importance of educating their young people. In spite of the importance of education, not every locality has the same level of resources for the people in need. Some countries excel at educating their young people, and their policies may contribute to the higher rates of high school graduation. The following is a ranking of countries with the highest