Pima JTED improves graduation rate by more than 20%

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Research shows each high school dropout costs taxpayers over $200,000.

An expanding program said it’s work is raising the high school graduation rate in Pima County by more than 20%.

Only 72% of students in the county graduate high school. Pima County’s Joint Technical Education District, or JTED, is expanding to create more opportunities for students and employers…

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