English language learners (ELL) represented 2 percent of all graduates in 2009. ELL graduates earned, on average, lower GPAs overall and in core academic, other academic, and other courses than non-ELL graduates.
Grade Point Averages by English language learner status and course type: 2009
| English language learners |
Non-English language learners |
| Overall GPA |
Overall GPA |
|---|
| Average GPA |
Standard error |
Average GPA |
Standard error |
|---|
| Overall |
2.75 |
* |
(0.027) |
3.00 |
|
(0.009) |
|---|
| Core academic |
2.52 |
* |
(0.031) |
2.79 |
|
(0.010) |
|---|
| Other academic |
2.91 |
* |
(0.032) |
3.15 |
|
(0.010) |
|---|
| Other |
3.10 |
* |
(0.028) |
3.40 |
|
(0.009) |
|---|
* Significantly different (p<.05) from non-English language learners.
NOTE: 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.