Florida's high school graduation rate reached a record 89.7% in 2024, surpassing the previous year.

Florida's high school graduation rate hit a record high of 89.7% in 2024, surpassing the previous year's rate by 1.7%, according to the state Department of Education. Every racial group and student demographic saw improvements. Governor Ron DeSantis credited the success to the state's school choice initiatives, though the Florida Education Association's president noted that charter schools in Duval County lagged behind traditional public schools, with a 79.6% graduation rate compared to 85%.

January 10, 2025
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