High school completion is the attainment of a high school diploma or equivalent. Individuals who graduate high school are more likely to be employed, earn higher incomes, have better overall health, and participate in society than those who have not graduated.[1]
Youth, aged 15 to 19, without a high school diploma who are not enrolled in school |
About the MeasureHigh school completion is measured by examining the percentage of youth, aged 15 to 19, who have not completed their high school diploma and who are not currently enrolled in school. Key FindingsIn 2016, Wellington (16%) had the highest percentage of youth who had not completed their high school diploma and were not enrolled in school, compared to Dufferin (7.5%) and Guelph (6.1%). Between 2006 and 2016, the percentage of students who had not completed or were not on track to complete high school decreased in Dufferin and Guelph but remained the same in Wellington. Data at the municipal level can be found in the downloadable Excel file at the bottom of this page.
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Source: Census, 2006 & 2016. Data Tables, Census- Education. Census of Canada (database). Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-400-X2016242. Community Data Program (distributor). Last updated Jul 25, 2018. www.communitydata.ca (accessed October 1, 2018). LimitationsIt should be noted that individuals who return to school later in life to obtain their high school equivalent are not included in this data.
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[1] OECD. (2013). Education indicators in focus. Available at: https://www.oecd.org/education/skills-beyond-school/EDIF%202013--N%C2%B010%20(eng)--v9%20FINAL%20bis.pdf