INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) released its 2023 state education findings, and found that Indiana has its highest graduation rate since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to IDOE's findings, 88.98% of Indiana students in the class of 2023 graduated. This is up almost 2.5% from 86.52% in 2022.
“Earning a high school diploma is essential to unlocking a successful future,” Gov. Eric Holcomb said. “In the years since the pandemic, educators across the state have worked hard to ensure our students — our state's future leaders — are more prepared than ever to emerge from high school and thrive. Through this work, Hoosier educators are helping students gain the knowledge and skills, as well as the confidence they need to determine their destiny."
The 2023 graduation rate is the state's second-highest since Indiana began collecting data in 2012.
For a spreadsheet with all graduation data gathered, click here.
Overall, graduation rates increased for:
- Black students – from 77.52% in 2022 to 82.43% in 2023 (4.91 percentage point increase)
- Hispanic students – from 83.86% in 2022 to 86.41% in 2023 (2.55 percentage point increase)
- English learners – from 85.60% in 2022 to 87.72% in 2023 (2.12 percentage point increase)
- Students in special education – from 76.39% in 2022 to 83.24% in 2023 (6.85 percentage point increase)
- Students receiving free and reduced price meals – from 83.74% in 2022 to 88.74% in 2023 (5 percentage point increase).
“As a state, we have worked very hard to reduce our waiver rate and keep our focus on ensuring students graduate with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in life and in their career,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, the Indiana Secretary of Education. “Looking ahead, we will continue to make improvements to ensure Indiana has a diploma that maintains rigor while also increasing seamless pathways for students as they pursue employment, enrollment or enlistment leading to service.”
