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Academic Trends Highlighted in Class of 2024 College and Career Readiness Indicators Report

High school graduates of the Class of 2024 excelled in numerous academic areas of study and matched the Class of 2023 with the highest on-time high school graduation rate on record at 86%, as reported in the newly released College and Career Readiness Indicators (CCRI) report. Among these students, 34% graduated with honors, the highest level in the past five years.

The Class of 2024 CCRI report details the outcomes of 11,613 students among 67 public schools including public charters. The CCRI is produced annually by Hawaiʻi P–20 Partnerships for Education (Hawaiʻi P–20), in collaboration with the Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) and the University of Hawaiʻi (UH).

Class of 2024 overall college enrollment increased from 51% to 52% and the proportion of Class of 2024 graduates who attended a UH campus increased 3 percentage points from the previous year, from 31% to 34%. Of particular note, the percentage of completers who enrolled in a UH two-year campus increased from 17% to 19%, the highest percentage since 2020.

“The increase in college enrollment at the UH Community Colleges (UHCCs) highlights the growing impact of our strengthened career pathways between HIDOE high schools and our seven community college campuses,” said Della Teraoka, interim vice president for the UHCCs. “With UH two-year enrollment on the rise and four-year enrollment reaching record levels, these collaborative efforts are creating more opportunities for students to pursue higher education and succeed right here at home.”

The Class of 2024 also had the highest number of completers in the last five years to earn a score of three or better on an Advanced Placement (AP) exam to 18%, and the most completers of Dual Credit classes, which increased 3 percentage points from last year (24% to 27%). Additionally, there was a 3 percent increase from 2023 of students who entered UH after completing college-level credits through Dual Credit in high school for English and math.

“We’re seeing the results of our efforts to expand access to rigorous coursework, career pathways and college opportunities across all schools,” Superintendent Keith Hayashi said. “These outcomes demonstrate what’s possible when we align K–12 education with students’ futures. At the same time, we recognize the ongoing challenges in academic readiness and are continuing to invest in early interventions, targeted support and aligned pathways to ensure students are prepared for success after high school.”

Of the high schools that saw improved scores, Kea‘au High School students particularly increased its AP Exam metrics from 9% to 21%, Dual Credit metrics from 10% to 22%, and its Career & Technical Education (CTE) Concentrators increased from 55% to 58%. Its Class of 2024 students who took college-level math jumped 4 percentage points (43% to 47%) and college-level English taking increased from 40% to 49%.

“Our students have made great strides in a variety of areas in a short amount of time,” said Dean Cevallos, Principal of Kea‘au High School. “With the expansion of pathways and programs of study across the state, and particularly on Hawaiʻi Island, it is exciting to see our students excel in courses that earn them college credit and continue through the pipeline and attend UH campuses.”

Graduates who earned the Seal of Biliteracy increased to 557 to 598 from the Class of 2023, and CTE honors also increased from 21% to 22%. The top three CTE programs completed by concentrators for the Class of 2024 were Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation (23%); Cultural Arts, Media and Entertainment (20%); and Health Services (17%), all of which are integral areas of Hawaii’s state economy.

“Although college-going data from the Class of 2024 demonstrates a turnaround from previous years, there are reasons for concern with academic readiness, especially in math,” said Stephen Schatz, Executive Director of Hawai’i P-20. “Math readiness is key across various industries, whether students aspire to be doctors, welders, auto mechanics, nurses, or teachers.”

Hawai‘i’s CCRI reports are continuously recognized by national organizations, including the Data Quality Campaign, Achieve, and the National Governors Association, as a leading example of collaboration between K-12 and higher education and for providing useful information on college readiness.

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Hawai‘i P-20 Data Insights: 1st Year College-Level English and Math

Hawai‘i P-20 Partnerships for Education is pleased to announce the next webinar in our Data Insights series highlighting data to improve equitable student outcomes along the education to workforce pipeline.

First Year Completion of English and Math: Supporting College Success will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. This webinar will examine how earning credit in college-level English and Math courses by the end of a student’s first year of college impacts their trajectory towards earning an award. Disparities between sub-populations will also be highlighted throughout the presentation.

Register for the webinar here: https://hawaii.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XXLIlhkTRG2iiRGHRowEqw

For those unable to attend, this webinar will be recorded and a notification will be sent when the recording is available.

For more information, please contact Tracy Hongo via e-mail at: tlh@hawaii.edu.

Data Insights Webinar: Exploring the Healthcare Career Pathway

Hawai‘i P-20 Partnerships for Education is pleased to announce the start of the Hawai‘i P-20 Data Insights webinar series focused on highlighting data to improve equitable student outcomes along the education to workforce pipeline.

The first webinar in the series, Exploring the Healthcare Career Pathway, will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 from 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  This presentation will examine the current status of the Healthcare career pathway from K-12 to the University of Hawai’i and into the workforce, and where there may be opportunities to better support students through the pathway.

Webinar Agenda:

  • Data Presentation (45 min. with time for Q&A)
    Overview of the K-12, postsecondary, and workforce data related to the Healthcare career pathway that work towards the overall statewide goal of increasing underrepresented healthcare graduates earning living wages in Hawai‘i.
  • Discussion (30 min.)
    Group discussions about data shown in the presentation and how it could help to inform student support activities and/or made more useful.

Register for the Webinar here.

For more information, please contact Tracy Hongo at: tlh@hawaii.edu.

Data Available for All Hawaiʻi Graduates for Hawaiʻi’s Future Goals

We are proud to announce the compilation of data for all four goals of Hawaiʻi Graduates for Hawaiʻi’s Future.

Hawaiʻi Graduates for Hawaiʻi’s Future (HGHF) is a state goal by the Hawaiʻi P-20 Council that explicitly commits to aligning educational attainment with Hawaiʻi’s workforce and economic development needs, empowering individuals to achieve their career goals here at home.

The Hawaiʻi Graduates for Hawaiʻi’s Future Attainment Goals and Metrics Overview:

Goal 1: Universal access to high-quality learning opportunities

  • High-quality early learning programs positively impact young children, from birth to age 5, especially for low-income and otherwise disadvantaged children. Goal 1 metrics include students’ prior early learning experiences and Kindergarten Entry Assessment.

Goal 2: Universal preparation of every K-12 student throughout their education for college, career, and citizenship

  • The K-12 experience provides a strong foundation for all students to engage in career exploration and embrace lifelong learning. Goal 2 metrics report student centered data such as subject proficiency, on-time graduation, and college enrollment, as well as educators’ training.

Goal 3: Universal access to postsecondary opportunity and success

  • Living-wage jobs both now and in the future require additional education and/or training after high school graduation. Goal 3 metrics assess credentialed postsecondary graduates, postsecondary access and success, residents with postsecondary degrees, and degrees and certificates awarded to adult learners seeking upskilling or opportunities for career mobility.

Goal 4: Universal education and training of Hawaiʻi residents to fill and create living wage jobs available across the state

  • The jobs of the future in Hawaiʻi will be created and filled by today’s students with high-valued degrees and credentials, allowing for economic mobility and ensuring these positions and workers stay in Hawaiʻi. Goal 4 metrics show postsecondary graduates in high skill, high wage, and high demand fields, postsecondary graduates in the same category who are working in Hawaiʻi, and work-based learning experiences.

Hawaiʻi P-20 will continue to track and report the state’s progress over time and release new data as it becomes available.

To further explore the metrics and dashboards for each HGHF goal, please visit HawaiiGraduatesforHawaiisFuture.org, and look for an announcement coming soon regarding a new Hawaiʻi P-20 webinar series beginning this fall.

Hawaiʻi P-20 Offers Free Online Financial Aid Workshops

MauiNow.com

August 12, 2024

Beginning this month, Hawaiʻi P-20 Partnerships for Education (Hawaiʻi P-20) and GEAR UP Hawaiʻi will launch the first in a series of its free workshops, held virtually and in-person, statewide to assist with high school students’ postsecondary education planning. All events are free of charge and available to all families regardless of where the student plans to attend college.

Online Financial Aid Workshops will begin August 21 and will be held on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. through Oct. 2. Attendees will learn how to access more than $150 billion in grants, loans, and other government funding in addition to how to access more than $70 million in scholarships awarded specifically to Hawaiʻi students annually. Registration is open now at CollegeIsWithinReachHawaii.com.

“Whether a student plans to attend a 2-year or 4-year college, or a trade or vocational school, all are encouraged to attend our Online Financial Aid Workshops to learn about how affordable college can be, and what kind of aid is available to reduce the costs even further,” said Frank Green, Financial Aid and FAFSA Outreach Specialist for Hawaiʻi P-20

Federal Student Aid has announced that the opening of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025-2026 award year has been moved from Oct. 1 to Dec. 1. During this time families should create their personalized FSA ID, which is the required login and the first step to complete the FAFSA, in addition to preparing any additional documentation and financial information necessary to ensure they can complete and submit the FAFSA as early as possible when it becomes available. Families should also monitor deadlines for applications, scholarships, and tuition payments for any potential changes.

“We welcome families to continue to send any questions about the college planning process, financial aid, or the FAFSA itself by emailing FAFSA@Hawaii.edu, or call and leave a message with the FAFSA Hawaiʻi Hotline,” said Green. The FAFSA Hawaiʻi Hotline can be contacted at 808-842-2540 and all calls and emails will be returned within 24 hours by a local financial aid specialist. “Education is an investment in your future and local help is available all year to guide families to make the transition after high school as smooth as possible.”

For a complete listing of upcoming college planning webinars to include Virtual Scholarship Workshops, visit CollegeIsWithinReachHawaii.com.

 

Hawai’i P-20 Releases Report On Student Math Outcomes In Our State

To better understand student math outcomes within our state, Hawai’i P-20 is pleased to announce a newly released Math Achievement Data Story, which illustrates the math journey of Hawai’i public school students through high school and into postsecondary within the University of Hawai’i System. Data shows that math preparedness continues to be a challenge for students whether they are pursuing a skilled trades degree or apprenticeship, or a bachelor’s degree. This data story was a collaborative effort among subject matter experts from Hawai’i State Department of Education (HIDOE), University of Hawai’i (UH) and Hawai’i P-20 Partnerships for Education (Hawai’i P-20) to best advocate for and guide our students throughout their educational pathway based on the data collected.

Recognizing that math skills are critically important to college and career readiness, HIDOE continues to focus on the historic challenges that are seen both locally and nationally with low proficiency in math at the elementary and secondary grades. In an effort to further prepare students for long-term math success, the HIDOE 2023-2029 Strategic Plan includes a targeted desired outcome that “All students are proficient in mathematics by the end of eighth grade, and those who are not proficient receive necessary and timely support to become proficient.” With this focus, students will be prepared to complete the HIDOE math requirements necessary for graduation and beyond.

Key Math Achievement Data Story Key Takeaways:

Waiting until college to address equity in math achievement among students is too late. By targeting interventions at key points along the educational pipeline we can reduce demographic differences in math and use data to address inequities in elementary and secondary math preparation. For example, data shows that while Grade 4 students have recovered to pre-pandemic HIDOE Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) math scores, Grade 8 students have not.

  1. Students who are successful in early math courses have access and opportunity to take more, and higher-level math courses along the pipeline. We know that high school students who took Algebra 3 or higher were more likely to enroll in and complete college-level math before the end of their first year of college.
  2. Math course data from K12 to postsecondary shows that students who are ready to enroll in and complete college level math are more likely to succeed at their college goals.
  3. Approximately 71% of students who completed college-level math by the end of their first year earn a college certificate or degree within 6 years, which is more than double the rate for students who did not complete college-level math by their first year.

To view the outcomes in their entirety for the Math Achievement Data Story or to see additional resources such as data dashboards and publications, visit hawaiidxp.org.