Does the change in AYP Graduation Rate calculation apply to the Other Indicator and Performance Improvement/Safe Harbor?
Yes, the regulations require the consistent evaluation of graduation rate for the Other Indicator and Performance Improvement/Safe Harbor. For Reading/English Language Arts and Mathematics, performance measures for all students and each student group must meet either the performance standard or performance improvement/safe harbor. The safe harbor requires 1) a 10 percent decrease from the prior year in percentage of students counted as not proficient in the subject (Reading/English Language Arts or Mathematics), and 2) the relevant other measure requirement for the student group. The Graduation Rate is the Other Indicator used in AYP for high schools, combined elementary/secondary campuses offering Grade 12, and districts offering Grade 12. Attendance Rate is the Other Indicator for elementary schools, middle/junior high schools, combined elementary/secondary schools not offering Grade 12, and districts not offering Grade 12. Districts and campuses that require the Graduation Rate as t
