One big impact on the rate is students who transfer into the district already lacking credits, which is why he said the district puts a big focus on after-school and summer school programs.

“We’re very aware of our graduation rate and work really hard to improve it,” Raach said.

Online and after-school programs are offered for students at River View High School.

“We try to provide kids every opportunity to make sure they get their credits, ultimately, they have some responsibility, but we do provide those opportunities to kids,” Kanuckel said.

Coshocton High School also offers online learning and Hire said a lot of flexibility is offered for credits to provide more opportunity to succeed.

“Also a big thank you to the Care Team approach, where local agencies work with some of our students that are highly at-risk so we can meet all of their needs,” Hire said. “It’s everybody coming together for after school programs, programs in the school day and other ways to help students get their diplomas.”

He said despite how successful a 96 percent rate is, there’s still 4 percent that should have passed.

“We really can’t rest until we get a 100 percent graduation rate,” Hire said.

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