Do All Colorado School Districts Have the Same Requirements For Graduation?
No. Each local school board defines graduation requirements for its district. These vary from district to district. The state considers a graduate to be any student who has met the graduation requirements of his or her local school district. Are There Students Who Complete 12 Years of School and Do Not Graduate? Yes. Some districts award certificates or other designations of high school completion or attendance to students who do not complete the standard high school graduation requirements. Also, some students who do not complete the traditional high school graduation requirements do successfully achieve a general equivalency certificate (GED). Who Will Be Included in the Calculation of Graduation Rate? Two types of rates are calculated by the department for school districts and for the state: Graduation Rates and Completer Rates. Graduation Rates. Graduation rates are calculated based on high school graduates only. If a student is not considered a graduate by the local board of educa
