 Grade 12 Versus Grade 13: Benefits of an Extra Year of High SchoolFaria Sana and Barbara Fenesi The Journal of Educational Research, 2013, vol. 106, issue 5, 384-392 Abstract: With more students pursuing university, it becomes essential for high schools to provide training that maximizes their graduates' success. There is debate over whether an extra year of high school better prepares students for university. The authors used a nationally representative survey to contrast academic and employment outcomes between high school graduates of Grade 12 and Grade 13. Results suggest that Grade 13 graduates obtain higher grades in high school, are more likely to pursue university, and are less likely to be employed full time compared with Grade 12 graduates. Among students enrolled in university, Grade 13 graduates report higher grades in university and satisfaction with their program and do not transfer out of their programs compared to Grade 12 graduates. These findings highlight the importance of an additional year of high school to produce better prepared and more satisfied graduates. Date: 2013 Downloads: (external link) Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:taf:vjerxx:v:106:y:2013:i:5:p:384-392 Ordering information: This journal article can be ordered from DOI: 10.1080/00220671.2012.736433 Access Statistics for this article The Journal of Educational Research is currently edited by Mary F. Heller More articles in The Journal of Educational Research from Taylor & Francis Journals |
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