The DeKalb County School District recently announced that 2025 Career, Technical & Agricultural Education (CTAE) graduates attained a 98 percent graduation rate.
The Georgia Department of Education released the 2025 pathway graduation rates on Jan. 7, which include graduation rates for the advanced academic, world language, and fine arts pathways. Arabia Mountain, Redan, and Tapestry Charter high schools led the district with each garnering 100 percent CTAE pathway graduation rates.
“Achieving a 98 percent graduation rate in our 2025 CTAE programs is a powerful testament to the dedication of our students, educators, and industry partners,” said Norman C. Sauce, DSCD interim superintendent in a statement. “This milestone reflects our commitment to preparing scholars with real-world skills, meaningful credentials, and clear pathways to college, careers, and lifelong success. I am incredibly proud of the work happening across the district.”
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CTAE integrates core academic knowledge with technical and occupational skills to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce.
At Tucker High School, CTAE graduates are trained in engineering and technology, marketing, healthcare, and other workforce-ready skills. Dunwoody High School students in the pathways program are trained in a variety of trades, including interior design, heavy equipment operator, and nutrition and food science.
For more on the CTAE pathway schools and offerings, visit the website.
