Better off

[[metric:Graduation Rate]]

Seniors graduated on time

Say: “Every one of our seniors graduated on time.”

Keep in mind: name the number of seniors before the percentage.

How well

[[metric:2026 Senior Class Years in Program]]

Average years seniors spent with us

Say: “Our seniors averaged this many years in the program.”

Keep in mind: this is the differentiator. When in doubt, lead here.

Better off

[[metric:Postsecondary Enrollment]]

Enrolled in college or a career path

Say: “Nobody finished the year without a plan.”

Keep in mind: the “no one without a plan” framing counts every senior.

Better off

[[metric:MAP Math]]

Improved their math score

Say: “Most students improved their math score between fall and winter on the MAP assessment.”

Keep in mind: name the instrument and window. This is growth, not grade-level proficiency.

Better off

[[metric:Student Wellbeing Indicator]]

Report growth in social-emotional skills

Say: “Students say they've grown in their social and emotional skills this year.”

Keep in mind: self-reported. “Students say” keeps it honest without a footnote.

How much

[[metric:Number of Meals]]

Meals served at no cost

Say: “We served this many meals at no cost to families.”

Keep in mind: reach numbers open a conversation; outcome numbers close one. Don't stop here.

How much

[[metric:Number of Volunteers]]

Volunteers this year

Say: “More than this many volunteers gave [[metric:Number of Volunteer Hours]] hours.”

Keep in mind: best with corporate partners and volunteer recruitment.

How well

[[metric:Parent Satisfaction]]

Parent satisfaction

Say: “Parents rate their satisfaction highly, and [[metric:Student Satisfaction]] of students say they enjoy coming.”

Keep in mind: soft numbers, best as seasoning. Lead with outcomes when you can.