Research Brief - Vol 2408 - SUMMARY OF 2023-2024 GRADUATES BY DIPLOMA TYPE

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Research Brief Vol 2408 February 2025 summarizes M-DCPS graduates by diploma type for the 2023-2024 academic year. It reports 22,891 graduates, with 92% earning a standard diploma and smaller shares completing AICE (4%), IB (2%), and ACCEL (2%) pathways. Over 40% received the Superintendent’s Diploma of Distinction, 22% earned State Industry Scholar designations, and 16% obtained the Florida Seal of Biliteracy in Gold or Silver. The brief outlines diploma and additional designation requirements, and notes cohort-based data sourcing for graduation rate calculations.

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SUMMARY OF 2023-2024 GRADUATES BY DIPLOMA TYPE

At a Glance

DIPLOMA OPTIONS

Standard Diploma

Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Diploma

Table 1: M-DCPS Graduates by Diploma Type, 2022-2023 and 2023-2024

Table 2: Number of Students (AICE-related)

Research Brief Research Services Vol 2408 February 2025 Vanessa Gonzalez Hernandez, Ph. D. SUMMARY OF 2023-2024 GRADUATES BY DIPLOMA TYPE At a Glance M-DCPS had 22 ,891 graduates in the 2023-2024 academic year. Ninety two percent of students achieved a standard diploma (24 credits) . Some students chose an international curriculum pathway, where 903 (4%) achieved an Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) diploma and 482 (2%) achieved an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma. An additional 369 (2%) students earned an Academically Challenging Curriculum to Enhance Learning (ACCEL) 18-credit diploma. Over 40% of graduates earned the Superintendent’s Diploma of Distinction for outstanding academics and community service. State Industry Scholar Diploma Designations were awarded to 5,073 (22%) graduates demonstrating academic strength and/or success in attaining career industry certifications. This year 3,645 ( 16%) students also earned the Florida Seal of Biliteracy, in Gold or Silver, demonstrating mastery of a foreign language. DIPLOMA OPTIONS In order to graduate from high school, students must successfully complete one of the following diploma options: (1) Standard diploma program with 24 credits; (2) Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) curriculum; (3) International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum; or (4) Academically Challenging Curriculum to Enhance Learning (ACCEL) 18-credit option. Students also had the option of choosing a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathway. However, no CTE diplomas were awarded in 2023- 2024. This report will focus on the diploma types utilized in M-DCPS during the 2023- 2024 academic year. In addition to one of these diploma types, students can earn additional designations provided at the District and State levels to highlight academic achievement, community service, or biliteracy. These additional designations include the Superintendent’s Diploma of Distinction, Scholar and Merit designations, and the Florida Seal of Biliteracy. Earning one of these diplomas allows students to become college or career ready and be competitive upon graduation in applying to post-secondary education or joining the workforce. Please note that the data presented on the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic year graduates are based on the cohort of students who entered 9th grade in the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 academic years respectively, which was used to determine the Florida Department of Education 4-year graduation rate. Research Services Office of Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis 1450 NE Second Avenue, Suite 208, Miami, Florida 33132 (305) 995-7512 Fax (305) 995-7521 Standard Diploma Below, are the requirements for a standard diploma for students entering 9th grade prior to the 2023-24 school year: • Successfully complete 24 credits, an AICE curriculum, an IB curriculum, or the 18-credit ACCEL option o Credits can be obtained through equivalent, applied, or integrated courses or career education courses as defined in the Florida Statute, including approved internships. o The required credits include four in English Language Arts (ELA), four in mathematics, three in science, three in social studies, one in fine and performing arts, speech and debate, or practical arts, one in physical education, and eight electives. Credits in specific courses must be earned. § A student who earns credit upon completion of 1 year of related technical instruction for a registered apprenticeship or preapprenticeship program may use such credit to satisfy the highschool graduation credits for one (1) credit in fine or performing arts, speech and debate, or career and technical or one (1) elective credit. • Earn at least a cumulative 2.0 unweighted grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale • Attain passing scores on required statewide standardized assessments or concordant scores There were 22,891 graduates in M-DCPS in the 2023-2024 academic year. The ma

FAQs

How many graduates did M-DCPS report for 2023-2024, and what share earned standard diplomas?

M-DCPS reported 22,891 graduates for the 2023-2024 academic year. The majority, 92%, earned a standard diploma.

What diploma options were students able to complete to graduate in 2023-2024?

Students could graduate through the standard diploma (24 credits), AICE curriculum, IB curriculum, or the ACCEL 18-credit option. A Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway was available, but no CTE diplomas were awarded in 2023-2024.

What additional district and state designations are mentioned beyond the main diploma types?

The brief highlights the Superintendent’s Diploma of Distinction, Scholar and Merit designations, and the Florida Seal of Biliteracy, each used to recognize academic achievement, community service, or mastery of a foreign language.

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