Watch the Webcast Recording of the 11th Edition Knocking at the College Door Release
For many years, demographers have warned that the number of high school graduates would peak then decline, adding new pressure to postsecondary enrollments facing the proverbial “cliff.” As predicted, the United States next year will reach its highest peak ever for high school graduates and then enter a period of slow and steady decline, according to the 11th edition of Knocking at the College Door, which was released December 11, 2024. Read the press release.
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Numbers on the Teacher Shortage, High School Grads, State Tests, More
POCONO RECORD article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
Most States Will See a Steady Decline in High School Graduates. Here’s the Data
EDUCATION WEEK article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
December 11, 2024
High School Graduates to Peak in 2025, with Slightly Deeper-Than-Expected Declines Ahead
This article, from Higher Ed Dive, references the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections. Original Source
December 11, 2024
Committee on the College at Wise Discuss Successes Despite Worries About Enrollment
THE CAVALIER DAILY article referencing the research conducted by WICHE for the 11th edition of its Knocking on the College Door report on high school projections.
December 10, 2024