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MCPSS Graduation Rates Up to 75 Percent

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Channel: NBC 15 · 2014 · News & Politics

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MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) The Mobile County Public Schools System announced Thursday that its graduation rate has increase by 5 percent.The new rate is now 75 percent, according to Superintendent Martha Peek. The increase is huge jump compared to the 2011 rate of 64 percent.Peek said the goal of the system is to graduate at least 80 percent of its students by 2020. Leflore High School and Citronelle High School both have exceeded the goal of 80 percent. Baker High School has an on-time graduation rate of 90 percent.  Paul Liles is a senior at Baker High School and he is on track to graduate on time.       ‚“I'm wanting to go to college for operating, and I'm wanting to work for Chevron possibly, said Liles.Principal Clem Richardson said Liles fell behind in few classes and considered ending his high school career. ‚“When students come out talking about withdrawing our registrar she doesn't except that. She brings in counselors. She brings in administrators to sit there and look at options,‚ said Richardson. MCPSS has provided options like the online credit recovery program. It was implemented several years ago. The program allows students to retake and make up courses online at their own pace. Liles said, You're more to yourself so it's not so much you have to worry about everything else that is happening. It's very set on one thing that you're doing is the class that you're doing, and it gets you your credits fast.MCPSS officials credit alternative pathways to graduation for Baker High School'S 90 percent graduation rate and the Mobile County Public School's 75 percent graduation rate.In 2011, the graduation rate was only 64 percent. That means that for two years we have made progress with our graduation rate working toward the goal of 80 by 20 at least 80 by 20, but I think we're going to exceed that,‚ said Peek. To help accomplish that goal Superintendent Martha Peek said the system has provided Twilight School for students with behavioral issues and night school for those who cannot come during the day. We're addressing the total needs of the students, said Peek.

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