"A common vision of a well-integrated educational system extending from birth through postsecondary education is essential." (SHEEO, 2003)

College Pipeline Data Profiles

How well prepared are the nation's students for success in postsecondary education? Each state's data profile provides customized data describing:

Eighth graders' scores on the most recent NAEP exams and their Algebra course-taking trends; data that suggest how well students will be prepared for a rigorous college-preparatory high school curriculum.
High school students' scores on college entrance exams and their course-taking patterns in high school.
What progress the state has made in implementing policies that align high school standards, graduation requirements, assessments and data and accountability measures with college and career expectations.
Where the state stands in high school graduation, college going, college persistence and college graduation rates, relative to the rest of the nation.
What implications college preparation and college success will play in the future of the state.

Click on the map below to see your state's College Pipeline Data Profile