Illinois' high school graduation rate has reached its highest point in 15 years, according to a community announcement.

The 2025 Illinois Report Card released by the Illinois State Board of Education reveals that gaps in graduation rates between student groups have narrowed, with the strongest gains among Black and Hispanic students and students with disabilities.

Student growth in both English language arts and math outpaces pre-pandemic levels, with the most gains in English language arts. The 2024-25 school year also saw a decline in student absenteeism for the third consecutive year. Additionally, Illinois reported a record high of 137,899 teachers in 2025.

“Illinois students and educators continue to impress and achieve new milestones in academic success – from reaching a 15-year h

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