Common Measures For Access
Access: Will students enroll in postsecondary education?
Academics
Essential indicators:
- Percent of students on track to/completing common core/rigorous college prep curriculum as defined by their state
- Average High School GPA
If Available Indicators:
- Percent of eligible students enrolled in AP courses
- Percent of students earning greater than a 3 on AP tests
- Percent of students enrolled in dual credit courses
- Percent of students with Algebra II (or higher) mastery
- Percent of on-time high school graduates
Potential Data Sources:
- School District Student Information System
- Student Transcript
- School District Data
- State Department of Education
Testing
Essential Indicators:
- Percent of students taking SAT
- Percent of students taking ACT
If Available Indicators:
- Percent of students taking PSAT/PLAN
- Percent of students exceeding national ‘college-ready’ benchmark scores
Potential Data Sources:
- The College Board
- ACT
- School District Data/Guidance
Admissions
Essential Indicators:
- Percent of students completing college admissions applications, by school type
If Available Indicators:
- Average number of applications completed per student
- Percent of students visiting a college campus applied to
- Percent of students accepted into at least one high education institution
Potential Data Sources:
- School District Data/Guidance
- Local College Access Program
- Student Self-Reported Data
Financial Assistance
Essential Indicators:
- Percent of students who complete and submit a FAFSA form
- Percent of students awarded financial aid
If Available Indicators:
- Amount of total financial aid awarded (total & per student), by aid type
- Percent of students that complete supplementary scholarship applications
Potential Data Sources:
- School District Data/Guidance
- Local College Access Program
- Student Self-Reported Data
- US Department of Education/FAFSA Completion Project
Core Demographics
- First Generation College Going
- Free/Reduced Lunch Status
- Race
- ESL Status
- Gender
Potential Data Sources:
- School District Student Information System
- Student Self-Reported Data
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