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High School Graduation
User Resources
For additional help and resources, visit the High School Graduation FAQs or the Key Documents page or contact the NJSLEDS Help Desk.
Data Handbook
This upcoming guide will explain how to interpret NJSLEDS graduation reports and leverage them during the appeals window.
Download the Graduation Appeals Handbook (PDF)
(Last updated: October 23, 2025)
Graduation Data Quality Checklist
Follow this checklist for your NJSLEDS graduation data quality.
View the Graduation Data Quality Checklist (PDF)
(Last updated: October 23, 2025)
Introduction to the Adjusted Cohort Rate
Learn how New Jersey calculates the Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR).
View the Introduction to the Adjusted Cohort Rate (PDF)
(Last updated: August 29, 2025)
Graduation Accountable Rules
Outlines the rules used to determine whether a student is graduation accountable to a school or district.
Download the Graduation Accountable Rules (PDF)
(Last updated: August 29, 2025)
Graduation User Guides
These guides help interpret NJSLEDS graduation appeals processes and reports.
Download the Graduation Appeals User Guide (PDF)
(Last updated: October 22, 2025)
Download the Graduation Reports User Guide (PDF)
(Last updated: October 22, 2025)
Withdrawal Codes and Cohort Status
Explains how specific withdrawal codes affect a student's graduation cohort status and whether they are counted in graduation rate calculations.
View the Withdrawal Codes and Cohort Status (PDF)
(Last updated: August 29, 2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about graduation data, the adjusted cohort graduation rates, and the appeals process.
Visit the Graduation FAQs page
(Last updated: September 4, 2025)
