In 2014, black and Latinx students and English-learners who attended San Diego Unified were significantly less likely to graduate than their peers, and many students who did graduate did not leave the district with a postsecondary plan. Despite tight resources due to years of budget cuts, district leaders were determined to do better.
To transform graduation patterns, the district expanded equitable access to coursework, tackled the longstanding practices and mindsets that limited students' opportunities, and leveraged community resources to help all students develop a meaningful postsecondary plan for themselves.
Three years later, all students who graduate have passed the course requirements for entry into the University of California system. 9 percent more black students and 10 percent more Latinx students were on track to graduate in 2016 than in 2014, and an increasing number of students are exploring postsecondary options.
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