Native American Graduation Rates
A story pole is seen in the middle of a sacred circle at the center of campus at Chief Leschi Schools, which has improved its graduation rates with a career and technical education program, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Puyallup, Wash.
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The U.S. agency that oversees dozens of schools serving Native Americans is reporting more on-time high school graduations than ever. The Bureau of Indian Education says nearly 80% of high schoolers are graduating within four years. That's up from only half a decade ago. The Trump administration says it's committed to Native students. There's also been a push to correct how graduation rates are tabulated. Some BIE educators attribute the boost to local innovations. Still, tribal leaders fear that progress could be undermined by budget cuts and the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education.
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