The Achievement Checkup
By Alex Schuh
The Achievement Checkup is a cross-sectional survey of participants of the Children’s Scholarship Fund Baltimore (CSFB), a private school scholarship organization for low-income students. The report examines scholarship students’ experiences after using scholarships to attend private schools.
In this report, you will learn:
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High School Graduation Rates
Graduation rates for the CSFB participants who responded to the survey were much higher than both national averages and Baltimore City Public Schools’ graduation rates. -
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College Enrollment Rates
The majority—84 percent—of scholarship students went on to enroll in college. -
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College Preparation
Stronger college preparatory environments were positively correlated with higher college enrollment rates, but the types of preparation high schools offer varies. -
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Further Suggestions
The results from this limited survey suggest that low-income students who receive scholarships to private elementary schools may be more likely to pursue college; however, college preparatory programs in high school appear to be essential for students to make the transition.