State Level Educational Outcomes of Foster Youth
Students in foster care represent one of the most vulnerable and academically at-risk student groups enrolled in California schools. The California Department of Education (CDE) monitors the educational outcomes for foster youth and partners with multiple state agencies and non-profit organizations to ensure these students receive the supports and services they need. This web page provides information and resources on the educational outcomes for foster youth. Select one of the tabs below to access information on the educational rights of foster youth among other resources and documents to learn more about the needs of these students and some of the different ways CDE is working to support counties, school districts, and schools to meet these needs..
State Level Educational Outcomes of Foster Youth
The outcomes for foster students, outlined below, are published annually. These outcomes and more can be accessed on DataQuest. DataQuest is the California Department of Education’s online, public reporting system that provides reports about California’s schools and school districts. To find out how to access reports specifically for foster youth on DataQuest, view these Instructions on Accessing Data(DOCX).
2018-2019 Percent of Students Chronically Absent
The graph below displays the 2018-2019 school year chronic absence rates for foster and non-foster students. Chronic absence rate is calculated as the percent of students who miss ten percent or more of the days they are expected to attend.
2018-2019 Suspension Rate
The graph below displays the 2018-2019 school year suspension rates for foster and non-foster students. Suspension rate is calculated as the percent of all students who were suspended one or more times during the school year for an in-school or out-of-school suspension.
Percent of Students Meeting or Exceeding Standards - 2018-2019 Smarter Balanced Assessment in English Language Arts
The graph below displays the 2018-2019 school year percent of students meeting or exceeding standards on the Smarter Balanced Assessment in English Language Arts for foster and non-foster students.
Percent of Students Meeting or Exceeding Standards - 2018-2019 Smarter Balanced Assessment in Mathematics
The graph below displays the 2018-2019 school year percent of students meeting or exceeding standards on the Smarter Balanced Assessment in Mathematics for foster and non-foster students.
2018-2019 Four- Year Cohort Graduation Rate
The graph below displays the 2018-2019 school year four-year cohort graduation rates for foster and non-foster students. The four-year cohort graduation rate is calculated as the percent of students who graduate high school within four years from the time they enter ninth grade with a traditional high school diploma.
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State Level Educational Outcomes of Foster Youth