Salem-Keizer’s 2019-20 graduation rate up nearly two points.

North Salem Graduation Rate – 83.08%:
• Increase of 7.27 points in the graduation rate – up 15.51 points since 2016-17
• Surpassed the state average graduation rate for the first time since 2013-14
• Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander grew from 66.67% to 82.35%
• Black/African American graduation rates grew from 50% to 70%
• The graduation rate for students with disabilities grew from 66.3% to 74.7% and was above the state average by almost 7 points

Graduation numbers continue to rise in Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS), as rates released today  by the Oregon Department of Education show that eight in 10 students graduated in four years. Nearly 85 percent of students completed high school in four years, which includes students earning a regular diploma, GED or extended diploma.

The district graduation rate of 81.01 percent represents more than a nine-point gain since 2016. The most notable year-over-year gains were at North Salem High School and South Salem High School, where graduation rates increased by 7.27 points and 4.48 points respectively. North Salem High School has now surpassed the state average graduation rate.

North Salem High School is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Career-related Program and pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality Programs of international education that share a powerful vision.

For further information about the IB and its Programs, visit www.ibo.org

La Escuela Preperatoria North Salem es un colegio solicitante del Programa de la Escuela Diploma/Certificado de Estudios con Orientación Profesional del Bachillerato Internacional (IB) que desea obtener la autorización como Colegio del Mundo del IB.

Los Colegios del Mundo del IB tienen una filosofía común que se basa en el compromiso de mejorar la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de una comunidad de alumnos diversa e inclusiva mediante la impartición de programas de educación internacional de alta calidad que comparten una poderosa visión.

Para obtener más información sobre el IB y sus programas, visite www.ibo.org.