A Decade Of Work Leads To Nearly 90% Black Graduation Rate For SFUSD
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San Francisco Unified’s graduation rate for African American students jumps to nearly 90 percent — well above the state average.
San Francisco Unified is sharing some good news about graduation rates. Recent data show a jump for African American students -- to nearly 90 percent. That’s a big deal for a district that’s been struggling for decades with a significant African American student achievement gap. But, it turns out, black SFUSD graduates are still leaving high school less prepared for college and careers than other demographic groups.
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[This article was originally published by KALW.]