Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
11/23/2020 - 5:15 PM  
Category:
Discussion Topics  
Type:
Info  
Subject:
Academic Disparities: Hispanic Male Graduation Rates  
ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
Goal 1: Systemic Alignment
ACPS will build a culture of continuous improvement and design equitable systems for school and instructional improvement.
Goal 2: Instructional Excellence
ACPS will ensure that all students have access to and engagement with high-quality instruction.
 
Policy:
IGBF - Limited English Proficient Students  
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable):
 
File Attachment:
201123_Memo_Academic_Disparities_Hispanic_Male_Graduation_Rates.pdf
201123_Powerpoint_Academic_Disparities_Hispanic_Male_Graduation_Rates_REVISED.pdf
 
Agenda Item Summary:
Eliminating opportunity and achievement gaps by ensuring that all students have access and engagement with high-quality instruction is a core goal of the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) 2025 Strategic Plan: Equity for All. Graduation rates for Hispanic students in ACPS reveal concurrent disparities, with Hispanic males experiencing significantly lower rates of On-Time Graduation (OTG).  
Background:
The On-Time Graduation rate for Hispanic males parallels national data trends confirming lower graduation rates than white peers' graduation rates. The relationship between high school completion and post-secondary college and career readiness underscores the significance of opportunity gaps associated with graduation rate disparities among Hispanic males. Developing a more comprehensive profile of Hispanic males in the graduation cohort is integral to improving existing initiatives and expanding new supports.  
Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends that the School Board review the information provided within this attachment.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Final-Clerk of the Board - Proxy