How is Idaho doing? High school graduation rates

In today’s global economy, a high school diploma is no longer enough to qualify for most  jobs that will pay a living wage. According to an issue brief from the National Governor’s Association, nearly 75 percent of future jobs will require a postsecondary degree or certificate. Students will need to go on to education and training beyond high school, but first, they will need to graduate from high school.

The following graph shows Idaho’s rank, nationally, on high school graduation.

Public High School Graduation Rates

 Click on the graph for a larger version. This graph shows the percentage of 9th graders who make it all the way through high school.

Idaho, at 78.7%,  ranks in the top quartile.

New Jersey, at 86.3%, is the top ranked state.