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)
(coming soon)

 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 Reports User Guide

This upcoming guide will explain how to interpret NJSLEDS graduation reports and leverage them during the appeals window.

Download the Graduation Reports User Guide (PDF)
(coming soon)

 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)

Page Last Updated: 09/04/2025