Graduation Benchmarks
Highlights of Proposed Revisions to the Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia – Updated May 2010
| Point Values Assigned to Graduation and Completion Index in Proposed SOA | |
|---|---|
| Diploma/Certificate/Other | Point Value |
| Board recognized diplomas in SOA | 100 |
| GED | 75 |
| Still in school | 70 |
| Certificates of Program Completion | 25 |
- Benchmark of 85 points must be met for full accreditation rating.
- Current index points or three-year trailing average of index points are the basis for ratings (same as current calculation for SOL pass rates).
- Accommodations exist for alternative accreditation plans.
| Benchmarks for Graduation and Completion Index and Rating of Provisionally Accredited-Graduation Rate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Academic Year | Accreditation Year | Point Value |
| 2010-2011 | 2011-2012 | 80 |
| 2011-2012 | 2012-2013 | 81 |
| 2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 82 |
| 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | 83 |
| 2014-2015 | 2015-2016 | 84 |
The Provisionally Accredited-Graduation Rate Rating will not be awarded after the 2015-2016 accreditation year.
Schools rated Provisionally Accredited-Graduation Rate must undergo an academic review (see 8 VAC 20-131-310).
