Graduation rates increase at Catholic board

Rates significantly higher with students who started with the board in Grade 9 and stayed to graduation

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HURON-SUPERIOR CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
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Graduation Rate Continues to Climb at HSCDSB Sault Ste. Marie: The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) is proud of its continued increase in graduation rates.

The Board takes great pride in the fact that its graduation rate increased from the previous year. At St. Mary’s College, 81 per cent of the Board’s students completed the requirements for their high school diploma within four years; 84 per cent earned their diploma in five years.

The provincial graduation rate for this same cohort of students is 83 per cent (four-year rate) and 86 per cent (five-year rate). The four and five-year graduation rates were significantly higher for students who began with HSCDSB in Grade 9 and graduated from the board.

Of these students, 85 per cent graduated within four years and 88 per cent of them graduated within five years. By contrast, fewer than half of students who began Grade 9 in HSCDSB and transferred to another board in Ontario graduated within four years; just over half graduated within five years.

“The collaboration, efforts and dedication of all students, parents, HSCDSB employees, parishes, and community partners/organizations have led to much success,” explained Danny Viotto, superintendent of education. “Cooperative relationships, safe and healthy environments, intentional programming and timetabling, and faith-filled atmospheres are just a few key factors which have allowed the focus to remain on learning.”

“The variety of course types available to students at St. Mary’s College, coupled with the diversity of subjects taught, a focus on the development of 21st century skills, and specialized programs have allowed students to study topics of personal interest to them and at an appropriate pace, level, and environment,” added Director of Education, Rose Burton Spohn. “All of these factors contribute to students remaining focused and engaged in learning.”

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