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Bureau of Indian Education Schools Reach Highest Graduation Rates in History

Students recorded a 9 percent increase in math proficiency and a 10 percent jump in English language arts proficiency since 2016.
Bureau of Indian Education Schools Reach Highest Graduation Rates in History
Students walk between buildings at the Little Singer Community School in Birdsprings, Ariz., on the Navajo Nation, on Sept. 25, 2014. AP Photo/John Locher
Jill McLaughlin
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Student graduation rates at high schools funded by the Bureau of Indian Education reached the highest level in history last year, increasing from 51 percent in 2015 to 79 percent in 2025, according to data announced on Jan. 15 by the Department of the Interior.

“This historic achievement reflects disciplined execution, strong instructional leadership and an unwavering focus on student outcomes,” said Bureau of Indian Education Director Tony Dearman.

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