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Chicago Public Schools Reach Record 84% Graduation Rate

The class of 2023 also earned a record $2 billion in college scholarships, while dropout rates fell to 5.3%

(CBS Chicago)

November 1, 2023

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago Public Schools students have some bragging rights, after achieving a record-breaking graduation rate in the class of 2023.

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CPS officials said 84% of seniors in the 2022-23 school year received a diploma, doubling the graduation rate since 2001.

The class of 2023 also earned a record $2 billion in college scholarships, while dropout rates fell to 5.3%

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