Graduation Rates: Students Who Started 9 th Grade in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 Supplemental Packet

22 Statewide, 74.9% of students who started 9 th grade in 2009 graduated by June 2013, while 15.1% of students were still enrolled Total Cohort Students = 218,469 All Students in Public Schools

33 In the districts outside of NYC, 82.6% of students who started 9 th grade in 2009 graduated by June 2013, while 9.1% of students were still enrolled Total Cohort Students = 139,748 All Students in Public Schools outside of NYC

44 Statewide, 77.8% of students who started 9 th grade in 2009 graduated by August 2013, while 12.3% were still enrolled Total Cohort Students = 218,469 All Students in Public Schools

55 For students who entered 9 th grade in 2009, inclusion of August 2013 graduates increased the statewide graduation rate by more than 2 percentage points compared to the June 2013 rate For this cohort, statewide, 6,236 students earned diplomas in August 2013.

66 Statewide the percentage of graduates earning a Regents, Advanced Regents, or Local Diploma Four YearsFive YearsSix Years

777 Statewide Percentage of Students Statewide Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma Results Through June Cohort Membership , , , , ,469

8 Statewide Achievement Gap Data

99 Graduation rates by credential awarded, All Public Schools % 58.1% 85.7% 58.0% 85.1% 57.8% The percentage of cohort members earning a Local, Regents or Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation, selected racial/ethnic groups after 4 years The cohort graduation rate is presented at the top of each column. The overall rate may not equal the sum of each diploma type due to rounding. 59.7%59.2% 86.5%

10 Big 4 District graduation rates by credential awarded % 45.9% 61.6% 52.9% 63.5% 50.2% The percentage of cohort members earning a Local, Regents or Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation, selected racial/ethnic groups after 4 years The cohort graduation rate is presented at the top of each column. The overall rate may not equal the sum of each diploma type due to rounding. 48.6% 52.7% 63.8%

11 Buffalo graduation rates by credential awarded % 44.1% 62.7% 43.7% 64.0% 35.1% The percentage of cohort members earning a Local, Regents or Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation, selected racial/ethnic groups after 4 years The cohort graduation rate is presented at the top of each column. The overall rate may not equal the sum of each diploma type due to rounding. 51.9% 44.3% 67.4%

12 Rochester graduation rates by credential awarded % 43.4% 57.8% 43.9% 58.5% 38.1% The percentage of cohort members earning a Local, Regents or Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation, selected racial/ethnic groups after 4 years The cohort graduation rate is presented at the top of each column. The overall rate may not equal the sum of each diploma type due to rounding. 42.1% 40.4% 57.8%

13 Syracuse graduation rates by credential awarded % 46.4% 53.7% 34.3% 57.1% 45.5% The percentage of cohort members earning a Local, Regents or Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation, selected racial/ethnic groups after 4 years The cohort graduation rate is presented at the top of each column. The overall rate may not equal the sum of each diploma type due to rounding. 49.8% 38.7% 53.3%

14 Yonkers graduation rates by credential awarded % 59.3% 75.1% 65.5% % The percentage of cohort members earning a Local, Regents or Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation, selected racial/ethnic groups after 4 years 57.0% 66.1% 77.1%

15 The Graduation Rate Achievement Gap Black v. WhiteHispanic v. White Percentage Point Difference in Percentage of Cohort Earning Credentials after Four Years For Black v. White Students and Hispanic v. White Students Positive values indicate the rate for Black/Hispanic students was lower than for White students Negative values indicate the rate for Black/Hispanic students was higher than for White students

16 The achievement gap for Black and Hispanic Students compared to White Students in New York City Black v. WhiteHispanic v. White Percentage Point Difference in Percentage of Cohort Earning Credentials after Four Years Positive values indicate the rate for Black/Hispanic students was lower than for White students Negative values indicate the rate for Black/Hispanic students was higher than for White students The graduation rate and credentials earned achievement gap in New York City is generally similar to the statewide trend.

17 The achievement gap for Black and Hispanic Students compared to White Students in Buffalo Black v. WhiteHispanic v. White Percentage Point Difference in Percentage of Cohort Earning Credentials after Four Years Positive values indicate the rate for Black/Hispanic students was lower than for White students Negative values indicate the rate for Black/Hispanic students was higher than for White students As a percent of the cohort, more White Students graduated with a Regents or Advanced Designation Diploma; more Black and Hispanic Students graduated with a Local Diploma.

18 The achievement gap for Black and Hispanic Students compared to White Students in Rochester Black v. WhiteHispanic v. White Percentage Point Difference in Percentage of Cohort Earning Credentials after Four Years Positive values indicate the rate for Black/Hispanic students was lower than for White students Negative values indicate the rate for Black/Hispanic students was higher than for White students As a percent of the cohort, more White Students graduated with a Regents or Advanced Designation Diploma; more Black and Hispanic Students graduated with a Local Diploma.

19 The achievement gap for Black and Hispanic Students compared to White Students in Syracuse Black v. WhiteHispanic v. White Percentage Point Difference in Percentage of Cohort Earning Credentials after Four Years Positive values indicate the rate for Black/Hispanic students was lower than for White students Negative values indicate the rate for Black/Hispanic students was higher than for White students As a percent of the cohort, more White Students graduated with a Regents or Advanced Designation Diploma; more Black and Hispanic Students graduated with a Local Diploma.

20 The achievement gap for Black and Hispanic Students compared to White Students in Yonkers Black v. WhiteHispanic v. White Percentage Point Difference in Percentage of Cohort Earning Credentials after Four Years Positive values indicate the rate for Black/Hispanic students was lower than for White students Negative values indicate the rate for Black/Hispanic students was higher than for White students As a percent of the cohort, more White Students graduated with a Regents or Advanced Designation Diploma; more Black and Hispanic Students graduated with a Local Diploma.

21 The Graduation Rate Achievement Gap between Black and White students for NYC, the Big 4, and Statewide Percentage Point Difference in Percentage of Cohort Graduating after Four Years (Positive values indicate the rate for Black Students was lower than for White Students) Big 4* = Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Yonkers combined.

22 Percentage Point Difference in Percentage of Cohort Graduating after Four Years (Positive values indicate the rate for Hispanic Students was lower than for White Students) The Graduation Rate Achievement Gap between Hispanic and White students for NYC, the Big 4, and Statewide

23 Percentage Point Difference in Percentage of Cohort Earning a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation after Four Years (Positive values indicate the rate for Black Students was lower than for White Students) Regents with Advanced Designation Diplomas - the gaps between Black and White students for NYC, the Big 4, and Statewide

24 Percentage Point Difference in Percentage of Cohort Earning a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation after Four Years (Positive values indicate the rate for Hispanic Students was lower than for White Students) Regents with Advanced Designation Diplomas - the gaps between Hispanic and White students for NYC, the Big 4, and Statewide

25 Achievement Gap in Percentage Between English Language Learners and All Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After Four Years Percentage Point Difference for Graduates in the Cohort through June

26 Achievement Gap in Percentage Between Students with Disabilities and All Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After Four Years Percentage Point Difference for Graduates in the Cohort through June

27 NYC and Big Four City School Districts

28 New York City Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5 and 6 Years Results Through June Cohort Membership , , , , ,721

29 Buffalo Cohort Membership , , , , ,630 Because of a one-time change in 8th grade promotion policy, the 2005 and 2006 total cohort enrollments in Buffalo are significantly smaller and larger, respectively, than earlier cohorts. Cohort size decreased again for the 2007 Cohort. Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5 and 6 Years Results Through June

30 Rochester Cohort Membership , , , , ,399 Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5 and 6 Years Results Through June

31 Syracuse Cohort Membership , , , , ,552 Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5 and 6 Years Results Through June

32 Yonkers Cohort Membership , , , , ,857 Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5 and 6 Years Results Through June

33 Percentage of NYC’s and Large City Districts’ Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4 Years Results of Graduates in the Cohorts through June * Large City Districts include: Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Yonkers

34 Percentage of NYC and Big Four Cities’ Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After Four Years Results of Graduates in the Cohorts through June

35 Percentage of NYC and Big Four Cities’ Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After Four Years Results of Graduates in the 2008 and 2009 Cohorts through June and August

36 Four Years Five YearsSix Years 46.8% 58.0% 53.0% 47.4% 54.0% 52.1% Buffalo City School District, the percentage of cohort members earning a Local, Regents, or Regents with Advanced Designation Diploma Note: The overall rate may not equal the sum of each diploma type due to rounding. Cohort Membership , , , , % 52.5% 59.1%

37 Four YearsFive YearsSix Years 43.4% 54.0% 58.0% 46.1% 45.5% 54.7% Rochester City School District, the percentage of cohort members earning a Local, Regents, or Regents with Advanced Designation Diploma Note: The overall rate may not equal the sum of each diploma type due to rounding. Cohort Membership , , , , % 51.7% 56.2%

38 Four YearsFive YearsSix Years 48.0% 56.4% 55.9% 45.9% 48.4% 53.9% Syracuse City School District, the percentage of cohort members earning a Local, Regents, or Regents with Advanced Designation Diploma Note: The overall rate may not equal the sum of each diploma type due to rounding. Cohort Membership , , , , % 54.2% 58.1%

39 Four Years Five Years Six Years 66.0% 74.4% 72.2% 63.2% 66.2% 71.2% Yonkers City School District, the percentage of cohort members earning a Local, Regents, or Regents with Advanced Designation Diploma Note: The overall rate may not equal the sum of each diploma type due to rounding. Cohort Membership , , , , % 74.8% 75.9%

Graduation Rates by Need/Resource Group For Four, Five and Six Years

41 New York City Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5, and 6 Years Results Through June Cohort Membership , , , , ,721

42 Large City Districts Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5, and 6 Years Results Through June Cohort Membership , , , , ,438

43 High Need Urban-Suburban Districts Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5, and 6 Years Results Through June Cohort Membership , , , , ,098

44 High Need Rural Districts Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5, and 6 Years Results Through June Cohort Membership , , , , ,734

45 Average Need Districts Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5, and 6 Years Results Through June Cohort Membership , , , , ,534

46 Low Need Districts Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5, and 6 Years Results Through June Cohort Membership , , , , ,729

47 Districts Outside New York City Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5, and 6 Years Results Through June Cohort Membership , , , , ,748

48 Results for Students by Race/Ethnicity and Gender 48

49 Cohort Memberships by Race/Ethnicity and Gender 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 Cohorts All Public Schools American Indian / Alaskan Native Female American Indian / Alaskan Native Male Asian Female7,7577,9008,1858,7359,296 Asian Male 8,3058,5849,1299,4989,827 Black Female22,00422,36921,86021,37420,667 Black Male21,83322,24622,21221,60820,680 Hispanic Female20,88121,50922,37422,49022,866 Hispanic Male21,75421,84023,08123,84723,777 White Female58,87457,46555,33554,38153,237 White Male62,02961,27959,39657,46755,964

50 Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After Four Years Through June

51 Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma in the 2009 Cohort After Four Years Through June and August

52 American Indian Students Who Started 9 th Grade in 2009, Results After Four Years June Total Cohort Students = 1,094

53 Asian Students Who Started 9 th Grade in 2009, Results After Four Years June Total Cohort Students = 19,123

54 Black Students Who Started 9 th Grade in 2009, Results After Four Years June Total Cohort Students = 41,346

55 Hispanic Students Who Started 9 th Grade in 2009, Results After Four Years June Total Cohort Students = 46,642

56 White Students Who Started 9 th Grade in 2009, Results After Four Years June Total Cohort Students = 109,201

57 The graduation rate for Black students Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5 and 6 Years Results Through June Cohort Membership , , , , ,346

58 The Graduation Rate for Black Students Four YearsFive YearsSix Years 58.4% 66.8% 68.2% 55.7% 57.7% 65.3% The percentage of Black students in the cohort earning a Local, Regents or Regents with Advanced Designation Diploma Cohort Membership , , , , , % 68.0% 70.2% 59.7% 70.6%

59 The graduation rate for Hispanic students Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5 and 6 Years Results Through June Cohort Membership , , , , ,642

60 The Graduation Rate for Hispanic Students Four YearsFive Years Six Years 58.0% 66.2% 67.9% 54.8% 57.3% 65.0% The percentage of Hispanic students in the cohort earning a Local, Regents or Regents with Advanced Designation Diploma Cohort Membership , , , , , % 67.7% 69.8% 70.5%

61 Graduation Rate by Gender and Race/Ethnicity Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After Four Years Through June Solid colors: Females Stripes: Males

62 Graduation Rate after Four Years by Gender and Race/Ethnicity - All Public Schools Percentage of Students in 2009 Total Cohort Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After Four Years Through June 2013

63 Graduation Rate after Four Years by Gender and Race/Ethnicity - High Need Districts Percentage of Students in 2009 Total Cohort Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After Four Years Through June 2013 NYC Large Cities Urban/ Suburban Rural High Need Districts B = Black Students, H = Hispanic Students, W = White Students

64 Graduation Rate after Four Years by Gender and Race/Ethnicity - by District Needs Level Percentage of Students in 2009 Total Cohort Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After Four Years Through June 2013 Average Need Low Need High Need B = Black Students, H = Hispanic Students, W = White Students

65 Graduation Rate after Four Years by Gender and Race/Ethnicity - Big 5 Districts Percentage of Students in 2009 Total Cohort Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After Four Years Through June 2013 NYC BuffaloRochester Syracuse Yonkers B = Black Students, H = Hispanic Students, W = White Students

66 Aspirational Performance Measure (APM) after Four Years by Gender and Race/Ethnicity - All Public Schools Percentage of Students in 2009 Total Cohort who graduated with a Local, Regents, or Regents with Advanced Designation diploma and earned a 75 or greater on their English Regents examination and earned an 80 or greater on a math Regents examination After Four Years Through June 2013

67 Aspirational Performance Measure (APM) after Four Years by Gender and Race/Ethnicity - High Need Districts Percentage of Students in 2009 Total Cohort who graduated with a Local, Regents, or Regents with Advanced Designation diploma and earned a 75 or greater on their English Regents examination and earned an 80 or greater on a math Regents examination After Four Years Through June 2013 NYC Large Cities Urban/ Suburban Rural High Need Districts B = Black Students, H = Hispanic Students, W = White Students

68 Aspirational Performance Measure (APM) after Four Years by Gender and Race/Ethnicity - by District Needs Level Percentage of Students in 2009 Total Cohort who graduated with a Local, Regents, or Regents with Advanced Designation diploma and earned a 75 or greater on their English Regents examination and earned an 80 or greater on a math Regents examination After Four Years Through June 2013 Average Need Low Need High Need B = Black Students, H = Hispanic Students, W = White Students

69 Aspirational Performance Measure (APM) after Four Years by Gender and Race/Ethnicity - Big 5 Districts Percentage of Students in 2009 Total Cohort who graduated with a Local, Regents, or Regents with Advanced Designation diploma and earned a 75 or greater on their English Regents examination and earned an 80 or greater on a math Regents examination After Four Years Through June 2013 NYC BuffaloRochester Syracuse Yonkers B = Black Students, H = Hispanic Students, W = White Students

70 Regents Diplomas with Advanced Designation after Four Years by Gender and Race/Ethnicity - All Public Schools Percentage of Students in 2009 Total Cohort who Graduated with a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation After Four Years Through June 2013

71 Regents Diplomas with Advanced Designation after Four Years by Gender and Race/Ethnicity - High Need Districts Percentage of Students in 2009 Total Cohort who Graduated with a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation After Four Years Through June 2013 NYC Large Cities Urban/ Suburban Rural High Need Districts B = Black Students, H = Hispanic Students, W = White Students

72 Regents Diplomas with Advanced Designation after Four Years by Gender and Race/Ethnicity - by District Needs Level Percentage of Students in 2009 Total Cohort who graduated with a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation After Four Years Through June 2013 Average Need Low Need High Need B = Black Students, H = Hispanic Students, W = White Students

73 Regents Diplomas with Advanced Designation after Four Years by Gender and Race/Ethnicity - Big 5 Districts Percentage of Students in 2009 Total Cohort who graduated with a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation After Four Years Through June 2013 NYC BuffaloRochester Syracuse Yonkers B = Black Students, H = Hispanic Students, W = White Students

74 Graduation rates through August 2013 vs. June Percentage of Students Who Started 9th Grade in 2009 and Graduated with Regents or Local Diploma After Four Years through June and August 2013 Asian American Indian / Alaska Native HispanicBlack White Solid colors: Females Stripes: Males Blue – August 2013Red – June 2013

75 Results for Students with Disabilities 75

76 Statewide, 48.7% of students with disabilities who started 9 th grade in 2009 graduated as of June 2013, while 27.8% were still enrolled and 7.8% were awarded IEP diplomas Total Cohort Students = 30,808

77 The graduation rate of students with disabilities Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5 and 6 Years Results Through June Cohort Membership , , , , ,808

78 The Graduation Rate for Students with Disabilities Four YearsFive YearsSix Years 44.6% 50.1% 52.7% 42.1% 44.1% 50.4% The percentage of cohort members who are Students with Disabilities earning a Local, Regents or Regents with Advanced Designation Diploma Cohort Membership , , , , , % 52.1% 53.3% 52.7%

79 Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After Four Years Through June Four-year graduation rates for students with disabilities by Need/Resource Capacity

80 Results for English Language Learners 80

81 Statewide, 31.4% of ELL students who started 9 th grade in 2009 had graduated as of June 2013, while 43.2% were still enrolled and 22.1% had dropped out Total Cohort Students = 12,277

82 The graduation rate for ELL students Percentage of Students Graduating with Regents or Local Diploma After 4, 5 and 6 Years Results Through June Cohort Membership , , , , ,277

83 The Graduation Rate for English Language Learners Four Years Five Years Six Years 38.2% 51.7% 55.5% 38.6% 40.3% 51.7% The percentage of English Language Learner cohort members earning a Local, Regents or Regents with Advanced Designation Diploma Cohort Membership , , , , , % 51.6% 56.7% 31.4% 45.8% 55.2%

84 Graduation Rates for ELL Students

85 Graduation rates of ELLs compared to non-ELLs. Percentage of students who started 9 th grade in 2009 who graduated by June Cohort Membership Current English Language Learners: 12,277 Non-English Language Learners : 206,192 One time ELLs (excl. current): 10,348

86 Credentials Earned By Those Who Graduated: Regents Diplomas vs. Local Diplomas 86

Total Cohort Graduation Rate After Four Years Through June 2013 By Racial/Ethnic Group and Gender. Credentials Earned by Students Who Graduated Note: The overall rate may not equal the sum of each diploma type due to rounding. All Students ,8847,524 13,492 11,19014,56113,03347,61746,882 Graduate Count:

88 Total Cohort Graduation Rate After Four Years Through June Credentials Earned by Students Who Graduated Note: The overall rate may not equal the sum of each diploma type due to rounding. American Indian/ Alaska Native Students and All Students

89 Total Cohort Graduation Rate After Four Years Through June Credentials Earned by Students Who Graduated Note: The overall rate may not equal the sum of each diploma type due to rounding. Asian Students and All Students

90 Total Cohort Graduation Rate After Four Years Through June Credentials Earned by Students Who Graduated Note: The overall rate may not equal the sum of each diploma type due to rounding. Black Students and All Students

91 Total Cohort Graduation Rate After Four Years Through June Credentials Earned by Students Who Graduated Note: The overall rate may not equal the sum of each diploma type due to rounding. Hispanic Students and All Students

92 Total Cohort Graduation Rate After Four Years Through June Credentials Earned by Students Who Graduated Note: The overall rate may not equal the sum of each diploma type due to rounding. White Students and All Students

93 Diplomas Awarded to Students with Disabilities of Total Diplomas Awarded Cohorts Note: The overall rate may not equal the sum of each diploma type due to rounding.

94 English Language Learners by Diploma Type of Total Diplomas Awarded 2009 Cohort Note: The overall rate may not equal the sum of each diploma type due to rounding.

95 Percentage of Total Cohort Who Received a Regents Diploma or Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation after 4 Years by Need Resource Group Through June

96 Percentage of Total Cohort Students with Disabilities Who Received a Regents Diploma or Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation After Four Years Through June by Need/Resource Capacity Category

97 Percentage of Total Cohort English Language Learners Who Received a Regents Diploma or Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation After Four Years Through June by Need/Resource Capacity Category

98 Percentage of Total Cohort Students by Racial/Ethnic Group Who Received a Regents Diploma or Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation After Four Years Through June

99 Percentage of Total Cohort American Indian/Alaska Native Students by Gender Who Received a Regents Diploma or Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation After Four Years Through June

100 Percentage of Total Cohort Asian Students by Gender Who Received a Regents Diploma or Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation After Four Years Through June

101 Percentage of Total Cohort Black Students by Gender Who Received a Regents Diploma or Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation After Four Years Through June

102 Percentage of Total Cohort Hispanic Students by Gender Who Received a Regents Diploma or Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation After Four Years Through June

103 Percentage of Total Cohort White Students by Gender Who Received a Regents Diploma or Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation After Four Years Through June

Revised Cohort Definitions Revised cohort definitions were applied to district and school cohorts (including Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers) beginning in the school year for the 4 and 5 year cohorts (2007 and 2006 cohorts, respectively). This definition includes in the cohort any student enrolled in a school or district for one day or longer. Previously, a student need be enrolled for five months or longer to be included in the cohort. The and school year results use these the revised cohort definitions for all cohorts (4, 5, and 6 year). 104

105 Aspirational Performance Measures (APMs) were calculated based on the total number of students in the 2009, 2008 and 2007 cohorts as of June 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively (including students who dropped out or transferred to an approved GED program). Graduation rate is the percentage of these students who graduated with a Local, Regents, or Regents with Advanced Designation diploma. Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation requires 22 units of credit, passing 7 to 9 Regents examinations with 65 or above, and advanced course sequences in languages other than English, CTE, or the arts. ELA/Math APM is the percentage of these students who graduated with a Local, Regents, or Regents with Advanced Designation diploma and scored*: 75 or higher on the English Regents examination, and 80 or higher on a mathematics Regents examination * Or who achieved the minimum score accepted by the Department on an approved alternative to a Regents examination (see Aspirational Performance Measures - Definitions

106 Mathematics Regents Examinations Implementation / Transition Timeline Approved by the Board of Regents 12/8/05 Mathematics A Mathematics B Algebra Geometry Algebra 2/ Trigonometry XX XX X First admin. in June X Last admin. in January 2009 XX X First admin. in June X Last admin. in June 2010 X X X First admin. in June XXX XXX.

107 Local Diploma Phase-Out* Timeline Requirements for Students Entering Grade 9 in: September September 2005 September 2006 September 2007 September 2008 September 2009 September 2010 September 2011 Regents Examination score of N/A & Regents Examination score of N/A Or, for students with disabilities: Regents Examination score of Regents Competency Tests 1-6 N/A. * The local diploma option remains for general education students who pass three Regents examinations with a score of 65 or above and two Regents examinations through an appeals process. In addition, students with disabilities who first enter grade 9 in September 2005 or later and earn a Regents examination score between 55 and 64 continue to be eligible for a local diploma. Students with disabilities who first enter grade 9 no later than the school year, but fail any of the five required Regents examinations, may earn a local diploma by passing the corresponding Regents Competency Test.

108 Graduation Rate Release: 2009 Cohort through June/August 2013 Students excluded from a school/district cohort: Transferred to a different New York public school, nonpublic school, or a school outside New York Transferred to home-schooling Transferred to a postsecondary school prior to earning a diploma Transferred outside district by court order to a program that provide access to a regular high school diploma Left the United States Deceased

109 Graduation Rate Release: 2009 Cohort through June/August 2013 Graduation Rate equals the number of students in the 2009 cohort who earned a Local, Regents, or Regents with Advanced Designation diploma divided by the total number of students in the 2009 cohort Students who earn GED or IEP diplomas cannot be included as graduates for graduation rate reporting purposes* * See federal guidance at

110 Required Documentation for Removal from the Cohort Transfer: Written request for a transcript from the receiving school, a record of sending a transcript to the receiving school, written acknowledgement from the receiving school that the student has registered, written notice of the intent to instruct at home, copy of post-secondary admission notification and schedule of courses taken, or a copy of the court order placing student out of district. Left the United States: Written statement from a parent or guardian indicating a destination or written documentation from a school administrator of a conversation had with the student’s parent indicating that the family is leaving the country, which the administrator includes in the student’s file. See federal guidance at