The Graduation Mirage on Indian Reservations Native American high school graduation rates have surged across reservations in recent years, with some schools reporting gains of up to 55% since the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) implemented standardized data collection methods.
However, this progress is not without its complexities and challenges. Critics warn that changes to the U. S. Department of Education and budget cuts could undermine these gains.
The BIE's efforts to standardize data collection have contributed significantly to the increase in graduation rates.