Information released today from the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) highlights Roseburg Public Schools’ continued progress in attendance and steady performance in key indicators of student success. 

The state’s 2023-24 At-A-Glance School and District Profiles provide data on attendance and ninth-grade on-track rates, as well as state assessment results released earlier this fall. In addition, the profiles include previously released graduation and five-year completion rates from Spring 2023. 

Growth in Attendance

Student attendance continues to improve across the district, with regular attendance rising to 65% in 2023-24, a 5 percentage-point increase from the previous year’s 60%. This growth reflects the district’s commitment to providing engaging learning environments that students find meaningful and connected to their futures. 

“Helping students understand the importance of coming to school every day takes strong partnership between our schools, our families and our broader community,” said Dr. Jill Weber, district director of Teaching & Learning. “We are always working to ensure lessons are engaging, that students feel supported, and that they understand the value of education.”

Efforts to address attendance barriers occur district-wide and can include home check-ins, incentive programs, and even partnering with employers to ensure working students have the flexibility needed to attend classes regularly. 

9th-Grade On Track Rates Hold Steady

Another key measure in ODE’s report is 9th-Graders on Track. Students earning at least one-quarter of graduation credits in their ninth-grade year are more likely to graduate on time, leading to increased graduation rates. At Roseburg High School, 84% of ninth-graders were on track in 2023-24, a slight decrease from the previous year’s 85%. Staff at RHS continue to strengthen academic supports for ninth- and 10th-graders to bring the on-track rate back to record highs seen in 2021. Resources include graduation coaches, a 9th-Grade Success Team, counselor check-ins and more. 

Connecting Students to Careers and High Education

The district is also working to make sure high school classes are meaningfully connected to students’ futures by strengthening partnerships with Umpqua Community College and local employers. RHS continues to add career pathways that allow students to work directly toward earning a degree or a professional certificate while still in high school. These pathways allow students to accelerate their learning and entry into in-demand, high-wage careers in fields like healthcare and manufacturing.

“If students can see a clear path from high school to college and career, they are more likely to feel invested in their education,” said Superintendent Jared Cordon. “We are building a system that not only benefits students but also supports local businesses seeking talented employees and strengthens our community’s economy.”