Postsecondary Enrollment
Many high school graduates do not take this critical first step toward post-secondary educational attainment. This measure represents the percentage of high school graduates who enroll in college during the fall after graduation. The school year included in the data visualization is the year of high school graduation. View data notes for this measure.
Data Visualization
College Enrollment in the Fall After High School Graduation (Graduates from 2013 – 2020)
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Key Takeaways
School Year 2020-21
Female students are enrolling in college at higher rates than male students.
Racial disparities exist in the percentage of students enrolling in college by race/ethnicity.
These disparities have been consistent over time.
Working together to improve Postsecondary Enrollment
Across Forsyth County, individuals, organizations, community groups, networks, and public institutions are working to ensure that postsecondary enrollment pathways are available to every student.
The strategies below represent the many ways our community is working toward that shared goal. By making these efforts visible, we can better understand how our work fits together, identify opportunities for collaboration, and strengthen our collective impact.
Provide academic support and inspire academic confidence so that students are college-ready.
CLT-01
Empower families as active partners in student success by strengthening educational knowledge, workforce skills, economic stability, and access to wraparound supports.
CLT-02
Create seamless pathways into postsecondary education and careers.
CLT-03
Raise awareness of and increase community support for youth well-being needs through public demonstrations, publications, and events.
HTC-03
Data Notes
College Enrollment in the Fall After High School Graduation
Economic disadvantage is defined as students who are receiving free or reduced price lunch.
Data source: National Student Clearinghouse
Data Notes
Four-Year High School Graduation Rate
Economic disadvantage is defined as students who are receiving free- or reduced-price lunch.
Data source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction