Oregon
Oregon class of 2025 sets record with 83% graduation rate, surpassing 2020 benchmark
According to the Oregon Department of Education (DOE), the class of 2025 saw the highest graduation rate ever, with 83% of students getting a diploma on time.
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Officials say that 1,546 more students graduated than last year’s class.
“Achieving proficiency in core skills and graduating from high school create future possibilities for every child to reach their full potential,” Governor Tina Kotek said. “I’m grateful to our educators whose hard work is showing progress in these positive trends.”
Officials say that previous record was 82.6%, set by the class of 2020.
Oregon Graduation Rates – Department of Education provided graph
“This graduating class shows what’s possible when students are supported and expectations are clear,” said Dr. Charlene Williams, Director of the Oregon Department of Education. “Earning a diploma opens doors to college, careers, and opportunity, and today’s graduation rate reflects the hard work of Oregon’s students, families, educators, and communities. But it also reminds us that our work starts much earlier, with strong literacy, steady attendance, and the supports students need to stay on track from their first day of school to their last.”
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According to the Department of Education, students who complete two credits in an approved Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program of Study graduated at a rate of 97.8%, which is a record. That rate is 15.8% higher than the statewide average.
The Department of Education provided the following data showing other student groups and their graduation rates:
- American Indian/Alaska Native: 74.0% (up 3.9 percentage points)
- Students in Special Education: 72.2% (up 3.4 points)
- Students In Foster Care: 54.4% (up 3.4 percentage points)
- Students Experiencing Poverty: 71.3% (up 2.2 percentage points)
- English Learners, Anytime in High School: 69.8% (up 1.8 points)
- English Learners, Exited Prior to High School: 89.5% (up 1.7 points)
- Students experiencing houselessness, 62.5%: (up 1.2 percentage points)
- Hispanic/Latino Students: 79.9% (up 1.1 percentage points)
You can read the full report and see the previous years studies on the ODE website.