“In 2005, governors from the 50 states signed the Graduation Counts Compact and committed their state to a common formula for calculating its high school graduation rate. The National Governors Association (NGA) Task Force on State High School Graduation Data, which included researchers, national experts, and representatives from governors offices and state education agencies, issued a companion report that set out the rationale for developing a common graduation rate formula and formed the basis for the Compact. The governors agreed to use a more consistent and more accurate graduation rate formula because they understand that better information on student outcomes is imperative for ensuring that all students graduate from high school and do so ready for college, work, and civic life. As governors and other state leaders focus on improving high school outcomes, few factors are as important as knowing how many students graduate, complete alternative credentials, drop out, or otherwise leave the system…In total, 48 states will report the Compact rate for the cohort graduating in 2011.”
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