What is the most current longitudinal dropout rate for Texas?
For the class of 2009, the longitudinal dropout rate was 9.4%. This means that almost 29,000 students from the class of 2009 dropped out before receiving a diploma. The longitudinal dropout rate decreased from the class of 2008 (10.5%). For more detailed information about longitudinal dropout rates, see the TEA Annual Report on Secondary School Completion and Dropouts.