[NLA] Race,Ethnicity, and Education

[Thomas Sticht]

The following indicates race/ethnic differences in high school completion
and beyond education. Found at www.ed.gov/ovae
Tom Sticht

OVAE Review
February 7, 2003
Dr. Carol D’Amico, Assistant Secretary
Office of Vocational and Adult Education
U.S. Department of Education


Trend Watch

Kindergartners, 20 Years Later: Completion Rate for Secondary and
Post-secondary Education

Of every 100 Asian kindergartners, 94 graduate from high school, 80
complete at least some college and 49 obtain at least a bachelor's degree.

Of every 100 White kindergartners, 91 graduate from high school, 62
complete at least some college and 30 obtain at least a bachelor's degree.

Of every 100 Black kindergartners, 87 graduate from high school, 54
complete at least some college and 16 obtain at least a bachelor's degree.

Of every 100 Hispanic kindergartners, 62 graduate from high school, 29
complete at least some college and 6 obtain at least a bachelor's degree.







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