English language learners (ELL) represented 2 percent of all graduates in 2009. ELL graduates earned, on average, fewer credits overall and fewer credits in core academic courses than non-ELL graduates.
ELL graduates earned, on average, more credits in other academic courses than non-ELL graduates.
Average credits earned by English language learner status and course type: 2009
| English language learners |
Non-English language learners |
| Total credits earned |
Total credits earned |
|---|
| Average credits |
Standard error |
Average credits |
Standard error |
|---|
| Overall |
26.3 |
* |
(0.23) |
27.2 |
|
(0.10) |
|---|
| Core academic |
14.4 |
* |
(0.13) |
16.0 |
|
(0.05) |
|---|
| Other academic |
6.1 |
* |
(0.18) |
5.2 |
|
(0.05) |
|---|
| Other |
5.8 |
|
(0.15) |
6.0 |
|
(0.09) |
|---|
* Significantly different (p<.05) from non-English language learners.
NOTE: Details may not sum to total because of rounding. Core academic courses are English, mathematics, science, and social studies. Other academic courses are fine arts, foreign languages, and computer-related studies. Other courses include courses such as vocational education, personal health, and physical education.
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, High School Transcript Study (HSTS), 2009.