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A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At The Ailey School, over the last five years 71% of students earned their associate’s degree within four years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at The Ailey School.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at The Ailey School | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 24% | |
| Asian | 100% | 38% |
| Black | 61% | 26% |
| Hispanic | 75% | 34% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 21% |
| White | 64% | 41% |
| Multiple races | 73% | 29% |
| Unknown race | 100% | 29% |
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. The Ailey School has 67 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of private, 2-year schools.
About 78% of students are female.
And about 39% of students are not U.S. residents.