October 27, 2009 | Story by: Lindsey Chester | Categories: Education
Photo by Nader Moussa via Wikipedia
Green Hope High was one of 17 NC high schools recognized by State Education Superintendent June Atkinson and the NC Department of Public Instruction for having the highest rates of graduation in North Carolina at a ceremony on Oct. 12 in Raleigh.
With a 94% graduation rate, Green Hope was one of the top two public high schools in the state with 500 or more students graduating.
The graduation rate for the Wake County Public School System was 78.4 percent. The school system awarded diplomas to 8,094 students in 21 ceremonies earlier this year.
North Carolina overall has a statewide graduation rate of 71.7 percent. This four-year cohort graduation rate refers to the percentage of students who graduate from high school in four years or less. The rates are for the students who were identified as being in the graduating class of 2009.
Congratulations to the entire GHHS community – students, teachers, staff and parents.
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