What is the Graduating Class Size?
The graduating class size varies significantly depending on the specific location and academic year. Based on available data, the numbers for public high school graduates in select U.S. states demonstrate these variations between actual and projected figures over time.
Public High School Graduates in Select States
The following table presents public high school graduating class sizes for Arizona, Arkansas, and California, showing actual data for the 1980-81 school year and projected data for the 2020-21 school year.
Region, State, and Jurisdiction | Actual Data (1980-81) | Projected Data (2020-21) |
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Arizona | 28,416 | 68,050 |
Arkansas | 29,577 | 30,510 |
California | 242,172 | 425,880 |
As illustrated, some states, like Arizona and California, experienced substantial growth in their graduating class sizes between 1980-81 and 2020-21. For instance, California's public high school graduates are projected to be nearly double the number from 1980-81. Arkansas, while showing a slight increase, demonstrates a more stable trend over the same period. These figures highlight the dynamic nature of educational demographics across different regions.