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.
For more information, please contact:
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
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