Increasing Retention in Online High Schools

In the U.S., K-12 students are increasingly enrolling in full-time online learning schools, which operate in 39 states. However, research shows that many online schools struggle to retain their students. This brief profiles retention strategies from five online schools that report retention and course completion rates above 80 percent. The brief explores how to measure retention and course completion rates, identify and support at-risk students, and cultivate a schoolwide culture that promotes student engagement and success.

High course completion and year-to-year retention rates at profiled schools