Graduation Rates

In Arkansas, high school graduation rates are calculated using the Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR), which represents the percentage of students who earn a diploma within four years of starting 9th grade. These rates are used in the Success Ready Graduate component of the School Letter Grade.

To meet ESSA reporting requirements, 5-year graduation rate corrections will be processed for the 2024–2025 cohort.

Graduation Rate Corrections

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) verification window will be open from November 6–20, 2025. During this time, districts and schools will have the opportunity to review and verify graduation data for accuracy before final reporting. Ensuring the accuracy of this data is critical, as ACGRs are a component of the high school letter grade formula.

Graduation Rate Verification Portal Corrections Guide System User Guide Training Slides Business Rules Download ACGR Data ESSA Graduation Rate Guidance FAQ Contact or Schedule Consultation

Training Segments

Training Video Links	Description	Duration
ACGRS Overview.mp4	Establish a clear understanding of the ACGRS corrections window. This overview clarifies what graduation rate data measures, why it matters, and how it can be used to strengthen school-level practices and decision-making.	5:27
Initiating the ACGRS Process.mp4	Begin the ACGRS corrections process with clarity and confidence. This section outlines key considerations, defines essential terms and practices, and presents a real-world example to guide accurate and informed data review.	6:31
Graduate Corrections for Removing a Student Record.mp4	Learn how to accurately remove a student from the graduation cohort. This walkthrough covers the criteria for removal and the steps for documenting changes in ACGRS to maintain data integrity.	5:29
Graduate Corrections for Adding or Validating a Graduate and the Alternate Pathway.mp4	Explore how to add a student record, validate graduation status, and apply key considerations for the alternate graduation pathway. This segment provides practical guidance to ensure accurate reporting and informed decision-making in ACGRS.	5:34
Navigating the ACGRS Portal.mp4	Gain practical insight into navigating the ACGRS portal. Learn how to access student records, upload documentation, and complete essential actions to support accurate graduation reporting.	2:03

For more information, please contact:

Brooke McCain, Director of Monitoring & Accreditation

Arkansas Department of Education
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Public School Accountability
Four Capitol Mall, Box 26
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-371-8051
Email: Brooke.McCain@ade.arkansas.gov

Dr. Jeanie Johnson, Coordinator of Monitoring & Accreditation

Arkansas Department of Education
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Public School Accountability
Four Capitol Mall, Box 26
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-682-4213
Email: Jeanie.Johnson@ade.arkansas.gov