An article in the Nov. 18 Austin American-Statesman noted that the rate of low-income students going straight to college has increased significantly in Central Texas, and highlighted these four AISD high schools for significant increases:
Akins: 34% to 45% (+11%)
Anderson: 32% to 63% (+31%)
LASA: 60% to 79% (+19%)
LBJ: 40% to 53% (+13%)
"In schools posting the greatest gains, district officials and other education leaders attribute much of the progress to counselors who consistently track students’ academic progress, whether they apply for college and if they fill out the financial aid forms," the article stated. I am so proud of our high school teachers and counselors who have contributed to this increase in college attendance.Thank you for doing such an outstanding job for our students who need us the most.