Where This Data Comes From
College Enrollment
The % of students who graduated from CPS in the previous year and enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year college in the fall or spring after graduation.
College Persistence
The % of those students who remain enrolled in college the following fall or spring.
Why This Matters
These measures show whether students are not only getting into college, but also continuing their studies. They reflect how well schools are preparing students for success after graduation through strong academics, counseling, and support programs.
What It Can & Cannot Tell You
It Can Tell You:
- Can show how many students successfully transition to college and stay enrolled.
- Can highlight schools that help students prepare for college-level expectations.
It Cannot Tell You:
- Cannot explain why some students choose not to enroll or do not continue (financial challenges, life changes, or personal decisions may all play a role).
- Does not include students who choose trade programs, military service, or other non-college paths after high school.
College Enrollment
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate -
*Retired Category
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate -
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - All Students
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Economic Disadvantage
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Non-Economic Disadvantage
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - English Learner
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Non-English Learner
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Female
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Male
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Non-Binary
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - IEP
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Non-IEP
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Asian
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Asian/Pacific Islander*
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Black/African American
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Latinx
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Multiracial
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Native American
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Not Listed
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - White
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Non-Temporary Living Situation
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Temporary Living Situation
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - All Students
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Economic Disadvantage
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Non-Economic Disadvantage
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - English Learner
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Non-English Learner
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Female
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Male
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Non-Binary
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - IEP
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Non-IEP
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Asian
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Asian/Pacific Islander*
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Black/African American
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Latinx
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Multiracial
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Native American
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Not Listed
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - White
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Non-Temporary Living Situation
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Enrollment Rate - Temporary Living Situation
College Persistence
College Persistence Rate Chart
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate -
*Retired Category
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate -
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - All Students
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Economic Disadvantage
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Non-Economic Disadvantage
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - English Learner
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Non-English Learner
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Female
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Male
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Non-Binary
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - IEP
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Non-IEP
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Asian
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Asian/Pacific Islander*
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Black/African American
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Latinx
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Multiracial
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Native American
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Not Listed
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - White
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Non-Temporary Living Situation
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Temporary Living Situation
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - All Students
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Economic Disadvantage
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Non-Economic Disadvantage
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - English Learner
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Non-English Learner
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Female
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Male
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Non-Binary
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - IEP
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Non-IEP
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Asian
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Asian/Pacific Islander*
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Black/African American
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Latinx
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Multiracial
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Native American
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Not Listed
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - White
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Non-Temporary Living Situation
EXCEL SOUTHWEST HS - College Persistence Rate - Temporary Living Situation
Questions You May Ask the School
- How does the school support students with college applications and financial aid?
- What programs help students adjust to college expectations and challenges?
- How are graduates who take other postsecondary paths (like trade schools or jobs) supported?