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ERIC Number: ED299289
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1987-Sep
Pages: 63
Abstractor: N/A
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Follow-Up of the 1985 High School Graduates in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Publication No. 502.
Pike, Daniel W.; And Others
This report covers the activities of 1985 high school graduates of the Los Angeles Unified School District one year after graduating. The questionnaires, administered via the mail, surveyed graduates concerning their educational pursuits, employment endeavors, and opinions regarding their educational experience. Approximately 33% of the 9,299 graduates completed and returned the questionnaires (N=3,057). About 80% were attending postsecondary schools, and 50% of this group were enrolled in 4-year colleges or universities. Hispanic graduates were least likely to pursue postsecondary education. Approximately 66% were employed, with the majority of this group working while attending school. Hispanic graduates were most likely to work full-time and not attend school. Graduates agreed that they received adequate writing and mathematics training in high school, but were critical of their computer training. Analysis of 562 comments suggested that graduates generally wanted more computer classes, more difficult educational requirements, and more preparation for a job or further education. Twenty-two data tables and the Follow-Up Graduates Questionnaire are appended. (TJH)
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Los Angeles Unified School District, CA. Research and Evaluation Branch.
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