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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Guaranteed SJSU Admission for Eligible Morgan Hill Students
A local news story from KTVU in Morgan Hill, CA, reports that the Morgan Hill Unified School District and San Jose State University have announced a new partnership, guaranteeing eligible graduates a spot at the university starting next fall....
Looming Declines in High-School Grads Will Mark ‘Inflection Point’ for Higher Ed
This article, from The Chronicle of Higher Education, 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
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
Indiana High Schools Expected to Graduate 10% Fewer Students in 2041: Report
This article, from The Journal Gazette, 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