Grants Pass High School has announced its highest graduation rate on record for the Class of 2023. With a graduation rate of 88.3%, GPHS surpassed the Oregon state average by an impressive seven percentage points.
Principal Michele Napier said this is an exciting milestone for GPHS, adding that the district is incredibly proud of their students' hard work and the dedication of school staff and supportive Grants Pass community.
Napier said schoolwide strategies have equipped their students with the skills to increase their agency and success in the classroom. She said programs such as "9th Grade on Track" have ensured that freshmen start high school strong and finish their first year on track to graduate. A variety of clubs and activities help keep students engaged.
English Learners and Students with Disabilities at GPHS graduated at even higher rates of 93.1% and 90.9%, respectively. GPFlex achieved a graduation rate of 90.3% -- its second-highest on record. The flexible learning school continues to grow, prompting the construction of a new campus that is opening on Dean Drive.
Gladiola High School -- District 7's alternative education campus -- celebrated its largest-ever graduating class in 2023, with a graduation rate of 47.5% and a 65.6% completer rate.
Overall, the Grants Pass School District's graduation rate for 2022-23 was 76.9%, a dip from the previous year. However, the district saw significant improvements in four-year graduation rates for homeless students, with increased graduation rates for English Learners and Students with Disabilities as well.
