| % graduating from high school in 4 years | |
|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87 |
| White | 84 |
| Hispanic | 71 |
| Black | 67 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 65 |
%
Sources:
nces.ed.gov

| % graduating from high school in 4 years | |
|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87 |
| White | 84 |
| Hispanic | 71 |
| Black | 67 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 65 |
Only one minority group, in the United States, performs better than the white student population. The other groups perform over 10 points worse. This is a distinct disparity. Our public education system needs to not only raise overall graduation rates, but also accommodate the needs of minority students.