Cohort Definition
A cohort is students entering 9th grade in the same year. Track cohorts from entry, adjusting for transfers, through graduation (or exit).
Key Tracking Points
- • End of each semester: credits earned, courses passed/failed
- • End of each year: grade promotion, on-track status
- • Critical transitions: 9th-10th, 10th-11th, 11th-12th
- • Graduation: four-year, extended-year completion
Graduation Tracking
Monitor credit completion, Michigan Merit requirements, and on-track graduation status.
System Requirements
- • Accurate cohort assignment and tracking
- • Transfer documentation (in and out)
- • Real-time credit and GPA monitoring
- • On-track indicator calculation
- • Reporting and alerts
Using Cohort Data
Compare cohorts year over year. Are rates improving? Where do students fall off track? Which interventions show impact?
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Key Takeaways
- Track cohorts from 9th grade entry through graduation, adjusting for transfers.
- Monitor at key points: semester, year-end, transitions, graduation.
- Compare cohorts to assess trends and intervention effectiveness.
Marcus Johnson
Director of Data Science
Data scientist specializing in educational analytics with expertise in growth modeling and predictive analytics for student outcomes.
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