Education
Post-Secondary Readiness
In today’s economy, most jobs require some postsecondary education or training. Whether a person chooses to attend vocational school, community college, or university, the need for continuing education is critical to career advancement. The extent and content of students’ knowledge, as well as their ability to think, learn, and communicate, affect their chances for success.
High school completion rates, university entrance exam scores, and college readiness all indicate the extent to which students have are prepared for higher levels of education or the workforce. The results and proportion of students taking Advanced Placement exams offers a benchmark for students’ desire to excel above and beyond the standard expectations. Figures on dropout rates for Arizona and greater Phoenix reveal where area schools stand on engaging and retaining students.
