While New Jersey is making gains on kids who chronically miss class, 16 schools report at least half failed to show up

Key information about high school graduation rates, achievement, discipline and chronic absenteeism

High school graduation rates rose last year, but some groups of students are graduating at rates below the state average

The rate of chronic absenteeism dropped during the 2023-24 school year

Rates of violence, vandalism, harassment and other disciplinary issues were down in 2023-24 but still above pre-pandemic levels