Charles City schools post high graduation rate, zero percent drop-out

Information released by Virginia’s Department of Education (VDOE) reveal that Charles City High School has one of the highest on-time graduation rates in the state.

The on-time graduation rate is monitored by the state and tracks the number of students who enter into their freshman year and graduate in four years. Charles City posted a 98.25 percent for on-time graduation, easily surpassing the state mark of 90.5 percent.

Charles City public schools is also one of three jurisdictions in the state to post a drop-out rate of zero percent. Data released indicate that only Falls Church City schools and King & Queen public schools to reach that mark.

“The data released by VDOE this week gives our school division a lot to celebrate,” commented Charles City superintendent of schools David Gaston in a press release. “Every student counts in CCPS- one or two students who might decide to give up on their high school diploma is not acceptable. Our goal as a division is to provide challenging and successful high school experiences to each and every one of our students.”

Additional information released indicated that Federal Graduation Index that accounts for all diplomas awarded to high school graduates, was at 86 percent, exceeding the minimum requirement to meet Federal Annual Measurable Objectives. Additionally, the Graduation and Completion Index (GCI) that measures students who receive a high school diploma, GED, state certificate of completion, or opted to remain in school past four years came in at a 99.47 percentile, surpassing the 85 percent mark to earn accreditation in the state of Virginia.