This document contains information from a 2012 Central Texas profile produced by E3 Alliance. It includes data on high school graduation rates, types of diplomas earned, college enrollment and degree attainment rates, and enrollment in STEM programs in Central Texas from 2004-2012. Key findings are that the E3 region has higher rates of students earning distinguished diplomas than the state average, though gaps exist for graduates of color. Only 25% of 9th graders graduate ready for college and careers. College enrollment varies with district wealth.

1. 2012 Central Texas Profile
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2. COLLEGE READINESS &
SUCCESS
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3. E3 Region Has Higher Rates of
Distinguished Diplomas Earned
100%
Percentage of Diploma Type Received, Class of 2010
Percentage of Graduates
80%
71%
60% 66%
E3 Region
State
40%
20%
15% 14% 16%
12%
0%
Minimum Recommended Distinguished
Source: E3 Alliance analysis of AEIS data © E3 Alliance, 2012

4. Majority of Asian Students Earn
Distinguished Diploma
Percentage of Graduates Earning Each Type of
100% Diploma, by Ethnicity, Class of 2011
Percentage of Graduates
80%
74%
70% Asian
60% 66%
African American
51% Hispanic
48%
40%
White
20% 23% 22%
18%
12%
1% 7% 8%
0%
Minimum Recommended Distinguished
Source: E3 Alliance analysis of AEIS data © E3 Alliance, 2012

5. CTX Graduates with Distinguished Achievement
Diploma Show Highest Rate of College Degree
Completion
CTX 2004 HS Graduates Enrolling in
100%
Higher Education Fall/Spring after Graduation
Percentage of Graduates
80%
71%
60%
61%
40% 45%
20% 26%
21%
2%
0%
Minimum Recommended Distinguished
High School Diploma
Enrolled IHE 6-Year Degree
Source: E3 Alliance analysis of ERC Longitudinal Data for the high school graduating class of 2004. © E3 Alliance, 2012

6. A Gap in College Readiness Exists for
Graduates of Color in Central Texas
College and Career Readiness Rates of Texas
100%
Graduates, by Ethnicity, Class of 2011
Percentage of Graduates
80%
82% 80%
60%
59% ELA
55%
52%
Math
40% 42%
20%
0%
Black Hispanic White
Source:E3 Alliance analysis of AEIS data © E3 Alliance, 2012

7. ¼ of CTX 9th Graders graduate high school on
time and college and career ready
Outcomes for 2003-04 9th Graders,
Central Texas, Class of 2007 (32 Districts)
20,000
9th Graders in 2003-04
18,200
15,000
Number of Students
Graduated on Time
11,700 (64%)
On-Time Graduate with
RHSP or DAP
9,640 (53%)
10,000 RHSP/DAP On-Time
Graduate & Took SAT
or ACT
7,600 (42%)
5,000
RHSP/DAP Graduate &
College Ready in Math
& ELA
4,540 (25%)
0
Source: E3 Alliance analysis of TEA ad hoc data request first time 9th graders in 2003-04, graduating Class of 2007 © E3 Alliance, 2012

8. Central Texas Graduates Stay Here
College or University 2010
Not Enrolled 7,951
AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2,802
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY AT SAN MARCOS 846
U. OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN 681
U. OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO 587
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY 492
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY 297
BLINN COLLEGE 270
Source: E3 Analysis of THECB data at the UT ERC © E3 Alliance, 2012

9. College Enrollment Varies with
Wealth of District
90% Direct to College Rate, Central Texas, Class of 2010
Eanes
80%
Percentages of Graduates in IHE
80% Round Rock
70%
70% Pflugerville
60% Austin
Leander 56%
60%
66%
Hays
52% San Marcos Manor
50% 45% 45%
Bastrop
40% 45%
Del Valle
30% 38%
20%
10%
0%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Percentage of Low Income Students
Source: E3 Analysis of THECB data at the UT ERC © E3 Alliance, 2012

10. 3% of 2-Year Enrollees Earn 4-Year Degree
Within 6 Years
Number of Students Who Initially Enroll in a 2-Year
Institution That Ultimately Earn a 4-Year Degree,
3,000 Central Texas, Class of 2004
Class 0f 2004 HS Graduates
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0
Enrolled in 2-Year Transfer to 4-Year Earn Degree in 6 Years
Source: E3 Analysis of THECB data at the UT ERC © E3 Alliance, 2012

11. Enrollment in the STEM Pipeline up Over 3X!!
Project Lead The Way, Secondary Course Enrollment,
6000
Central Texas, 2007-12
5000
4891
4000
Enrollment
3490
3000
2000 2290
2105
1493
1000
0
2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
School Year
Source: © E3 Alliance, 2012

12. Texas’ Postsecondary Attainment
Trails National Average
Percentage of Population Ages 25 to 64 with
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
45%
Percentage of Adults Aged
40%
35%
30%
25-64
25%
20%
15%
1980 1990 2000 2005
Massachusetts California US Texas
Texas ranks 43 of 50 states in postsecondary participation
and 32 of 50 states in postsecondary completion
Note: Massachusetts is highlighted for being the top performer state and California for being a large state with a similar population demographics as Texas
Source: The Texas Higher Education Plan; Report from the Select Commission on Higher Education and Global Competitiveness
Source: © E3 Alliance, 2012

13. Share of 2004 CTX HS Graduates or College Entering
Freshmen Completing Credential within 6 Years is Low
Degree Attainment Within 6 Years,
Central Texas, Class of 2004
100%
Percentage of Graduates
80%
Earning Credential
60%
40%
36%
20%
20% 20%
6%
0%
2004 CTX HS Graduates Fall/Spring Postsecondary Enrollees
Not Low Income Low Income
Source: E3 Alliance analysis of UT ERC Longitudinal Data for the high school graduating Class of 2004 © E3 Alliance, 2012

14. The conclusions of this research do not necessarily reflect the opinions or official position of the Texas Education Agency,
the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, or the State of Texas.
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