Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates/Follow-Up
Ritenour is focused on preparing students for success in the three “E’s”:
- Enrollment in a college or trade school
- Enlistment in the military
- Employment in the world of work
All Ritenour graduates will be positioned for success regardless of which “E” they select thanks to the many diverse programs we offer in our schools.
Fast Facts:
- Research indicates that students who graduate with at least nine college credit hours greatly increase the likelihood they will complete their college degree.
- Ritenour’s goal is for students to enlist in the military at a rank of E3 - which is possible through the JROTC program.
- Ritenour’s Work-Based Learning Program provides job opportunities for high school students and supports the development of skills that will benefit students in the workplace.
What defines a Ritenour Graduate Prepared to Succeed?
As we bork to blur the lines between PreK-12, higher education, and the workforce we set out to identify the knowledge and skills every student should have by high school graduation.
Graduate Follow-Up Data
The latest follow-up data from our 180 follow-up with the graduating class of 2023 underscores a remarkable achievement: 338 out of 348 students have successfully enrolled in higher education, enlisted in the military, or secured meaningful employment. This impressive statistic highlights the program’s effectiveness in preparing students for the next stages of their lives.
Out of the total 2023 cohort, nearly all participants have transitioned into their chosen paths, reflecting a high level of readiness and adaptability fostered by the Graduate 180 initiative. This success rate not only demonstrates the program's impact on student outcomes but also underscores the commitment of our educational team to equipping students with the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
Visit this link to view graduate follow-up data from the DESE website: https://apps.dese.mo.gov/MCDS/Visualizations.aspx?id=36
Financial Impact of a High School Degree
- Median Weekly income with a degree: $1,172 per week
- Median Weekly income without a diploma: $721 per week
*Information provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Community Sustainability
Those who do not graduate from high school have:
- Increased Incarceration Rates: High School dropouts are 3.5 times more likely to be arrested in their lifetime.
- More Chronic Health Conditions: Those who don’t graduate, more likely to report overall poor health.
- Higher Poverty Rates: Individuals with no high school diploma have a 26% poverty rate overall.
Portrait of a Ritenour Graduate
Extensive feedback from educators, families, communities, and employers consistently told us the following characteristics truly matter:
