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24 SUPERINTENDENT ANNUAL REPORTHIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONThe overall graduation rate for the District in FY25 was 93.5%*. District-operated schools attained a 96.7% rate. Since FY24, the graduation rate has increased or remained stable across every student subgroup. These achievements meet or exceed the FY21 graduation rates for most subgroups, despite the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) granting an assessment waiver due to COVID-19. Table 2High School Graduation Rates for District-Operated Schools by Subgroup* Graduation rate is lagging data.** FLDOE allowed a waiver for graduation tests due to COVID-19.STRENGTHEN CAREER PATHWAYS FOR POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS AND ADULTS The Department of Adult & Community Education strengthens career pathways by providing postsecondary students and adult learners with access to high-quality training, industry-recognized credentials, and meaningful workforce opportunities. Through partnerships with industry leaders and community organizations, the department expands programs aligned with regional workforce needs, equipping individuals with the skills to secure employment and contribute to a highly skilled workforce.To expand career options, the department is growing its Career Dual-Enrollment programs from one site to three and from one program to seven. This expansion increases opportunities for high school students to engage in career-focused training that provides accelerated credit and hands-on industry experience. High School GraduationThe overall graduation rate* for the District in FY25 was 93.5%. District-operated schools attained a 96.7rate. Since FY24, the graduation rate has increased or remained stable across every student subgroup.These achievements meet or exceed the FY21 graduation rates for most subgroups, despite the FloridaDepartment of Education (FLDOE) granting an assessment waiver due to COVID-19.Table 1High School Graduation Rates for District-Operated Schools by SubgroupGroup FY21** FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 Changefrom 2024Changefrom 2021All Students 96 93 94 96 97 1 1Female - Black 98 92 94 95 98 3 0Female - Hispanic 97 93 94 96 97 1 0Female - White 98 98 98 98 98 0 0Female - ELL 93 80 85 91 97 6 4Female - ESE 95 94 96 96 96 0 1Female - FRL 97 92 93 95 97 2 0Male - Black 93 87 91 94 96 2 3Male - Hispanic 92 87 89 94 94 0 2Male - White 97 96 96 98 97 -1 0Male - ELL 88 69 75 87 91 4 3Male - ESE 90 90 91 95 95 0 5Male - FRL 92 87 89 94 95 1 3* Graduation rate is lagging data.** FLDOE allowed a waiver for graduation tests due to COVID-19.