Only 71% of all Americans graduate from high school
40% of those graduates are below grade level in achievement levels
Only 55% of African Americans graduate from high school
Only 58% of Hispanic Americans graduate from high school
Only 22% of high school graduates are able to earn a C or better in a college course
Less that 50% of college students earn a degree or other credential
Only 56% of 4-year college students graduate in 6 years or less
Between 1980 and 2006 the number of students enrolling in US colleges grew by 30% but the number graduating stayed the same
