On the other hand, the overall high school completion rate is no higher than it was in 1990.

UNESCO: II Part Analytic Section

Figures on the younger 25- to 34-year-old cohort, however, suggest that other countries have gradually caught up to or surpassed the United States in high school completion.

UNESCO: II Part Analytic Section

One reason for the relatively large high school completion rate is that the United States offers a number of "second chances" for students to obtain a high school diploma, including attendance at special school-based programs and obtaining a General Education Credential (GED) credential, usually by passing a high school equivalency examination.

UNESCO: II Part Analytic Section

Version 2.0 continues the Gates emphasis on successful high-school completion and college-readiness for disadvantaged young people and adds a parallel thrust toward college completion.

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The goal is to make sure that all African American students receive an education that fully prepares them for high school graduation, college completion, and productive careers.

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We're not talking about academic excellence here, just basic graduation and completion of high school.

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