Do Schools Make a Difference? A Study of High School Effects and First Year College Success

Schools across America are being ranked for their effectiveness on a number of student criteria, among them preparation of students for a successful college experience. This study investigates the relationship between graduating seniors, their successful first year retention in college and several p...

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Main Authors:	Wade Smith, Jason Droddy, A. J. Guarino
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Arizona State University 2011-05-01
Series:	Current Issues in Education
Subjects:	accountability school effects college retention
Online Access:	https://cie.asu.edu/ojs/index.php/cieatasu/article/view/699

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description	Schools across America are being ranked for their effectiveness on a number of student criteria, among them preparation of students for a successful college experience. This study investigates the relationship between graduating seniors, their successful first year retention in college and several personal and school related factors. The study also explores the relationships between school accountability rankings and the demographics of the respective schools in an effort to assess school effect sizes for student growth, a mandate of NCLB. Nearly 11,000 high school seniors from more than 280 schools were included in the analyses.
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Do Schools Make a Difference? A Study of High School Effects and First Year College Success

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