More students are graduating high school than ever before.

Last year, seventy-seven per cent of Ontario students graduated with a high school diploma, two percentage points more than in 2006-07. This represents an increase of nine percentage points — or 13,500 more students — compared to 2003-04.

Over the last five years, the province has introduced new programs that better engage high school students. Instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach, new programs allow students to customize their high school experience to match their strengths, interests and career goals. This creates a more engaging learning environment for students and better prepares them to pursue future opportunities beyond high school.

Ontario’s higher graduation rate is building the foundation for a strong economy. By obtaining a high school diploma, students are staying on the right path to gain the skills and experience required for the jobs of tomorrow.

Watch a video about how new high school programs helped one student graduate.

Read about our unique Student Success Strategy programs including testimonials from students who have participated.

Find out more about the costs of dropping out of high school in a report by the Canadian Council on Learning.

See the Canadian Council on Learning's evaluation of the government's Student Success Strategy.