The following laws and rules govern the calculation, publication, and use of high school graduation rates.

Federal

Education TITLE I A— Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged - §200.19 Other academic indicators

High School Graduation Rate Non-Regulatory Guidance - USED December 22, 2008

Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Sec. 1111) - Sec. 1111 -(b) (2)(C)(vi) Accountability

State

Compulsory School Attendance - s. 118.15 Wis. Stats.

High School Graduation Requirements - Law - s.118.33 Wis. Stats. 

Children at Risk - Identification of children at risk of not graduating from high school and children at risk plan.

High School Graduation Standards - Chapter PI 18 - High School Graduation Standards in state rule

• Requirements for school boards to issue a diploma
• Definitions. Section PI 18.02, Wis. Admin. Code
• High school graduation standards. COURSE REQUIREMENTS & ADDITIONAL CREDITS.
• Accommodations for pupils with exceptional educational interests, needs, or requirements
• Credit Taken in grades 7-8 toward High School Graduation

High School Equivalency Diplomas