Grants Pass School District 7 Achieves Highest Graduation Rate on Record — Again

Grants Pass School District 7 is celebrating another historic milestone, as the Class of 2025 achieved the highest graduation rate in district history during the 2024–25 school year, marking the second consecutive year the district has set a new record.

The district’s four-year graduation rate rose to 83.6%, surpassing the 80% mark for the first time, while the four-year completer rate reached 91%. The completer rate includes students who earned a traditional diploma as well as those who completed their education through a GED or another approved completion credential. Both figures place Grants Pass School District above the state average, which reported an 83% four-year graduation rate and an 85.5% four-year completer rate for the same cohort.

“This milestone reflects a shared commitment to student success across our district,” Superintendent Tim Sweeney said. “Our focus remains on empowering each student to reach their potential and leave our schools ready for their next steps.”

At the school level, students across the district contributed to this success. For the third year in a row, Grants Pass High School set new records, posting a 96.2% four-year graduation rate and a 97% four-year completer rate. Based on available data, Grants Pass High School is among the top high schools in Southern Oregon for graduation rate, underscoring the strength of the systems and supports in place. Gladiola High School, the district’s alternative education campus, also recorded its highest four-year graduation and completer rates to date, at 50% and 77.3%, respectively.

District leaders attribute the continued rise in graduation rates to a coordinated system of supports that identifies and assists students early. These efforts include districtwide AVID implementation, ninth-grade mentoring programs, credit retrieval opportunities, and personalized plans. By closely monitoring data such as attendance and course progress, staff can intervene early and help students stay on track to graduate.

“These results show what’s possible when students are supported throughout their K–12 experience,” said Trisha Evens, Director of Secondary Education.“While we still have work to do for our most at-risk learners, the commitment of staff, families, and our community helps every student have a chance to succeed."