High Schools That Work Follow-up Study of 2004 High School Graduates: Transitioning to College and Careers from a High Schools That Work High School

by Gene Bottoms, Marna Young and John Uhn

Learn what actions school and district leaders can take to better prepare future high school graduates. This brief summarizes the results of the High Schools That Work follow-up survey of 2004 graduates from its network schools. The survey gathered information about graduates' pursuit of postsecondary studies and careers for 18 months after high school. The brief provides insights into how well-prepared these graduates felt they were and what they thought their high schools should have done differently.

(06V54); 24 pages; 2006; $2; $1 each for 10 or more

Goal that it reflects: All recent high school graduates have solid academic preparation and are ready for postsecondary education and a career.