Summary of 2023-2024 Graduates by Diploma Type. Research Brief. Volume 2408

Abstract

M-DCPS had 22,891 graduates in the 2023-2024 academic year. Ninety two percent of students achieved a standard diploma (24 credits). Some students chose an international curriculum pathway, where 903 (4%) achieved an Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) diploma and 482 (2%) achieved an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma. An additional 369 (2%) students earned an Academically Challenging Curriculum to Enhance Learning (ACCEL) 18-credit diploma. Over 40% of graduates earned the Superintendent's Diploma of Distinction for outstanding academics and community service. State Industry Scholar Diploma Designations were awarded to 5,073 (22%) graduates demonstrating academic strength and/or success in attaining career industry certifications. This year 3,645 (16%) students also earned the Florida Seal of Biliteracy, in Gold or Silver, demonstrating mastery of a foreign language.