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
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate -
*Retired Category
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate -
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - All Students
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Economic Disadvantage
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Non-Economic Disadvantage
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - English Learner
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Non-English Learner
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Female
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Male
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Non-Binary
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - IEP
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Non-IEP
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Asian
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Asian/Pacific Islander*
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Black/African American
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Latinx
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Multiracial
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Native American
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Not Listed
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - White
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Non-Temporary Living Situation
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Temporary Living Situation
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - All Students
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Economic Disadvantage
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Non-Economic Disadvantage
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - English Learner
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Non-English Learner
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Female
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Male
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Non-Binary
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - IEP
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Non-IEP
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Asian
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Asian/Pacific Islander*
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Black/African American
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Latinx
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Multiracial
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Native American
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Not Listed
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - White
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Non-Temporary Living Situation
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Enrollment Rate - Temporary Living Situation
Transparency Committee Reviewed College Persistence
College Persistence Rate Chart
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate -
*Retired Category
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate -
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - All Students
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Economic Disadvantage
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Non-Economic Disadvantage
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - English Learner
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Non-English Learner
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Female
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Male
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Non-Binary
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - IEP
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Non-IEP
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Asian
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Asian/Pacific Islander*
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Black/African American
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Latinx
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Multiracial
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Native American
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Not Listed
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - White
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Non-Temporary Living Situation
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Temporary Living Situation
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - All Students
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Economic Disadvantage
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Non-Economic Disadvantage
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - English Learner
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Non-English Learner
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Female
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Male
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Non-Binary
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - IEP
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Non-IEP
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Asian
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Asian/Pacific Islander*
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Black/African American
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Latinx
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Multiracial
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Native American
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Not Listed
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - White
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - College Persistence Rate - Non-Temporary Living Situation
YCCS - YOUTH CONNECTION - 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?