“public-school” Charts
High School Dropout Rate: Males vs. Females »
The high school dropout rate among Americans ages 16 to 24 has been decreasing since 1967. However, the sex with…
Teachers Are Becoming Better Educated »
Public school teachers are becoming increasingly likely to pursue higher education. In 1961, only 23.1% of public school teachers held…
What is the most valuable school subject? »
40% of men surveyed in a Gallup poll stated that math was the most valuable subject they had studied in…
Leaving the Disabled Behind »
There is a 20% difference between the overall high school graduation rates in the United State and the rate of…
Study Proves Effectiveness of Teach For America Teachers »
According to a new randomized study conducted by Mathematica Policy Research, Teach for America teachers were found to be more…
Getting Ahead: Cheating Among Harvard's Incoming Freshmen »
According to a new Harvard survey, ten percent of Harvard's incoming freshman reported cheating on exam prior to entering college,…
Decreasing Reliance on Public School Transportation »
The percentage of students transported at public expense has been slowly decreasing since peaking at 61.3% in 1984-85. In 2007-08,…
Perceived Effect of Public School Food Laws on Academics »
Aside from the positive physical effects federal laws restricting unhealthy food options at public schools might have on American children,…
Perceived Effect of Public School Food Laws on Obesity »
Nearly 6 out of 10 adults nationwide believe federal laws restricting foods that can be served on public school grounds…
Americans Favor School Food, Bake Sale Restrictions »
57% of Americans say they would support a federal law restricting the kinds of foods available at public schools, including…