Data Sources & References

Atlanta, GA

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• Publicly available school profiles, Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Report Cards, and public data from the University System of Georgia (e.g., UGA, Georgia Tech).

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators for cross-referencing.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• School-published matriculation lists, school viewbooks, and annual reports.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators and the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Austin, TX

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• Texas Education Agency (TEA) Academic Performance Reports, public data from the University of Texas and Texas A&M systems, and school-published profiles.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators for cross-referencing out-of-state placements.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• School-published matriculation lists and profiles from their websites.

Secondary Sources

• Reports from accreditation bodies (e.g., NAIS) and third-party data aggregators.

Bay Area, CA

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• University of California (UC) Information Center, California State University (CSU) Analytic Studies, California Department of Education DataQuest, and school-published profiles.

Secondary Sources

• Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) data and third-party aggregators.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• School-published matriculation lists and the UC Information Center for verified UC enrollment data.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators and local news reports on college placements.

Boston, MA

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• Publicly available school profiles & matriculation lists, and data from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators and the "Post-Secondary Pathways" Research Report.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• Official school profiles, published multi-year matriculation lists, and school websites/publications.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators for cross-referencing and modeling.

Charleston, SC

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) Report Cards, public data from Clemson and UofSC, and school-published profiles.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators for additional context.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• School-published matriculation lists, annual reports, and school viewbooks.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators and data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Chicago, IL

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Report Card, School & District Profiles, and the University of Chicago's To & Through Project.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• Official School Profiles & Matriculation Lists, School Websites, and Annual Reports.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators.

Cincinnati, OH

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• School Profiles & Matriculation Lists, Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Report Cards, and University System Data (OSU, UC).

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• School-Published Matriculation Lists & Profiles, and Accreditation Body Reports.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators and Publicly Available College Data.

Cleveland, OH

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• School Profiles & Matriculation Lists, Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Report Cards, and University System Data (OSU, UC).

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• School-Published Matriculation Lists & Profiles.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators.

D.C. Metro Area

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• District-Level Enrollment Rates (DC, MD, VA), College Acceptance Lists, and AP/IB/DE Program Information.

Secondary Sources

• Modeling based on district trends, program strength, and demographics.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• Official School Profiles, Matriculation Lists, and school websites/publications.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators.

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• Texas Education Agency (TEA) Reports, public data from the University of Texas and Texas A&M systems, and school-published profiles.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• School-Published Matriculation Lists & Profiles, and public data from UT/A&M systems.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators and local news reports.

Denver, CO

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• Publicly available school profiles, Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Data Center, and University System Data (e.g., CU Boulder, Colorado School of Mines).

Secondary Sources

• Third-Party Data Aggregators.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• School-Published Matriculation Lists & Profiles, and Accreditation Body Reports (e.g., NAIS).

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators and Publicly Available College Data.

Detroit, MI

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• Publicly available school profiles, Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Report Cards, and University System Data (e.g., University of Michigan, Michigan State).

Secondary Sources

• Third-Party Data Aggregators.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• School-Published Matriculation Lists & Profiles, and Accreditation Body Reports.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators and Publicly Available College Data.

Hawaii

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• Publicly available school profiles, Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE) Data, and University of Hawaii System Data.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators and Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) reports.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• School-Published Matriculation Lists & Profiles, and Accreditation Body Reports (e.g., HAIS, WASC).

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators and National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Houston, TX

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• Publicly available school profiles, Texas Education Agency (TEA) Academic Performance Reports, and University of Texas and Texas A&M System Data.

Secondary Sources

• Third-Party Data Aggregators.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• School-Published Matriculation Lists & Profiles, and Accreditation Body Reports (e.g., ISAS).

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators and Publicly Available College Data.

Indianapolis, IN

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• Publicly available school profiles, Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) Report Cards, and University System Data (e.g., Indiana University, Purdue University).

Secondary Sources

• Third-Party Data Aggregators.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• School-Published Matriculation Lists & Profiles, and Accreditation Body Reports.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators and National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Kansas City, MO/KS

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• Publicly available school profiles, state Department of Education (MO DESE & KSDE) Report Cards, and University System Data (e.g., University of Missouri, University of Kansas).

Secondary Sources

• Third-Party Data Aggregators.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• School-Published Matriculation Lists & Profiles, and Accreditation Body Reports.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators and Publicly Available College Data.

Las Vegas, NV

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• Publicly available school profiles, Nevada Department of Education Report Cards, and University System Data (e.g., UNLV, UNR).

Secondary Sources

• Third-Party Data Aggregators.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• School-Published Matriculation Lists & Profiles, and Accreditation Body Reports.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators and Publicly Available College Data.

Los Angeles, CA

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• University of California (UC) Information Center, California State University (CSU) Analytic Studies, California Department of Education DataQuest, and school-published profiles.

Secondary Sources

• Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) data and third-party aggregators.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• School-Published Matriculation Lists & Profiles, and Accreditation Body Reports (e.g., NAIS, WASC).

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators and Publicly Available College Data.

Miami, FL

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• Publicly available school profiles, Florida Department of Education (FDOE) Report Cards, and University System Data (e.g., University of Florida, Florida State University).

Secondary Sources

• Third-Party Data Aggregators.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• School-Published Matriculation Lists & Profiles, and Accreditation Body Reports (e.g., FCIS).

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators and National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Milwaukee, WI

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• Publicly available school profiles, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Report Cards, and University of Wisconsin System Data.

Secondary Sources

• Third-Party Data Aggregators.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• School-Published Matriculation Lists & Profiles, and Accreditation Body Reports.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators and Publicly Available College Data.

Nashville, TN

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• Publicly available school profiles, Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) Report Card data, and public data from the University of Tennessee and Vanderbilt University.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• School-published matriculation lists and school profiles.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators and data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

New Orleans, LA

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• Publicly available school profiles, Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) data, and public data from the Louisiana State University (LSU) system.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• School-published matriculation lists, school viewbooks, and annual reports.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators and the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

New York City, NY

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• NYC Department of Education's School Quality Reports, NYSED school report cards, and data from the CUNY and SUNY systems.

Secondary Sources

• The Research Alliance for NYC Schools, and third-party data aggregators.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• Official school profiles and matriculation lists published by the schools themselves.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators and local news reports.

Orlando, FL

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• Publicly available school profiles, Florida Department of Education (FDOE) Report Cards, and University System Data (e.g., University of Florida, Florida State University).

Secondary Sources

• Third-Party Data Aggregators.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• School-Published Matriculation Lists & Profiles, and Accreditation Body Reports (e.g., FCIS).

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators and National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Philadelphia, PA

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• Publicly available school profiles, Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Future Ready PA Index, and data from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE).

Secondary Sources

• Third-Party Data Aggregators.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• Official School Profiles & Matriculation Lists from school websites.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators and reports from local news organizations covering college placements.

Phoenix, AZ

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• Arizona Department of Education (ADE) School Report Cards, public data from the university system (ASU, U of A), and school/district-published profiles.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators for additional context.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• School-published matriculation lists and profiles, and reports from accreditation bodies like the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators and publicly available college data.

Portland, OR

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• Oregon Department of Education (ODE) At-A-Glance Profiles, public data from Oregon Public Universities (e.g., UO, OSU), and school/district profiles.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators for modeling out-of-state placements.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• School-published matriculation lists and profiles, and reports from accreditation bodies like the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS).

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators and National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) data.

San Antonio, TX

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• Texas Education Agency (TEA) Academic Performance Reports, public data from the University of Texas and Texas A&M systems, and school-published profiles.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators for cross-referencing out-of-state placements.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• School-published matriculation lists and profiles, and reports from accreditation bodies (e.g., TPSA, ISAS).

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators and local news reports.

San Diego, CA

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• University of California (UC) Information Center, California State University (CSU) Analytic Studies, California Department of Education DataQuest, and school-published profiles.

Secondary Sources

• Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) data and third-party aggregators.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• School-published matriculation lists and profiles, and reports from accreditation bodies (e.g., NAIS, WASC).

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators and publicly available college data.

Seattle, WA

Public Schools

Data sources for district and charter schools.

Primary Sources

• Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Report Card, public data from state universities (e.g., UW, WSU), and school/district profiles.

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators for modeling out-of-state placements.

Private Schools

Data sources for independent and parochial schools.

Primary Sources

• School-published matriculation lists and profiles, and reports from accreditation bodies like the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS).

Secondary Sources

• Third-party data aggregators and National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) data.