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CES Compared to National Averages
The following statistics are drawn from a 2001 survey of 41 CES schools across the country. Fuller information regarding the survey and these statistics can be found in Principles at Work - 2001.
CES Students Enroll in College at Higher Rates
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CES Students
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National Average
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84% enter college
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63% attend college
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82% of African American graduates enter college
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59% of African American graduates enter college
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87% of Latino graduates enter college
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42% of Latino graduates enter college
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82% of White graduates enter college
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66% of White graduates enter college
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CES Students Engage in a Rigorous Course of Study
Enrollment in 8th grade Algebra is a key indicator of
likely attendance in college.
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39% of CES students are enrolled in algebra in 8th grade
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25% of students nationally are enrolled in algebra in 8th grade
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CES Schools are Small
Numerous studies have linked student success and engagement in
school with small school size. CES is leading the nation in creating
or re-designing schools to be smaller, safer, more personalized
learning environments.
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CES high schools average 388 students
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Average high school serves 786 students
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CES Schools are Safe
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CES schools report 3.2 instances of crime annually per 1000 students
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Typical high schools report 10 instances of crime annually per
1000 students
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CES Students Perform Well on Standardized Tests
Tests and results vary across the country, but here is just one example of a CES school working against the odds. Silver Street Elementary, an urban school in Marion, Ohio, serves approximately 250 students, 73% of whom qualify for free or reduced lunch. For years, Silver Street Students consistently scored in the bottom tier of schools in Marion. Since 1998, however, when Silver Street started working with CES, scores have risen, placing Silver Street among the top schools in the district
Page last updated: May 15, 2002
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