Texas Works: Training and Education for All Texans
Education and the Texas Work Force
Exhibit 2-1
Educational Attainment of 1995’s Texas Seventh-Grade Students by 2006
| Attainment | Number of Students | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Grade in FY 1995 | 290,468 | 100.00% |
| Enrolled in 8th Grade in FY 1996 | 260,742 | 89.8% |
| Enrolled in 9th Grade in FY 1997 | 250,200 | 86.1% |
| High School Graduate in FY1999-2001 | 178,005 | 61.3% |
| High School Graduate Enrolled in Higher Education | 126,699 | 43.6% |
| Higher Education Degree or Certificate by 2006 | 53,025 | 18.3% |
Source: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.