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High School Graduation and College Readiness
Regional Data
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Research consistently shows that employment prospects and lifelong earning potential are better for high school graduates.
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Graduates are healthier, less likely to live in poverty or need public assistance and are seven times more likely to own their home.
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High school graduation is an important indicator of educational success and an essential milestone on the road to college or a career with a living wage.