Keene High School Graduate Survey, Class of 2007

On Friday, June 15, 2007, 389 students graduate from Keene High School. Prior to graduation students were surveyed as to their future plans beyond high school. This report is an accurate reflection of their post-secondary educational and employment aspirations:

1. Students entering college full-time: 247

A. Entering 4 year programs: 211
B. Entering 2 year programs: 36

2. Students who plan to attend college part time: 10

3. Students participating in other educational programs: 27

4. Students entering military service: 17

5. Students who have secured or are seeking employment: 85

6. Students who will enroll in a P.G. program: 1

7. Foreign Exchange students returning to their country: 2

The percentage of graduating seniors who plan to further their education through full-time college, part-time college, post-secondary programs, and training programs affiliated with their armed service enlistment totals 77%. A further percentage breakdown is as follows:

Graduates will be attending 101 different post-secondary schools located in approximately 29 states and Canada. There is a significant difference in the number of students entering full-time college between the class of 2006 and 2007. This may be due to an increasing number of students entering other educational programs that include, but are not limited to, automotive, cosmetology and culinary arts programs. Additionally, the number of students, 17, enlisting in the Armed Services, is up from 10 last year. Also, due to the increase of college tuition cost some students are choosing to enter the workforce for 1-2 years before enrolling in a post-secondary institution.

Kimberly Baker
Director of Guidance and Counseling