School vouchers improve graduation rates.

Is it true that school vouchers improve graduation rates?

Partly. A review of Milwaukee voucher research reports voucher students graduating at higher rates than public school peers, and a school-choice handbook cites consistent evidence that choice schools raise graduation rates. A decade-long research review, however, finds no clear positive achievement effect and mixed outcomes overall.

Verdict: CONTESTED PARTIAL · 2 sources for, 1 against · Last checked 17 Oct 2026

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D., C. C. (2010). Review of "Graduation Rates for Choice and Public School Students in Milwaukee, 2003-2008". eric.ed.gov. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED530004

Alexandra, U. & Nancy, K. (2011). Keeping Informed about School Vouchers: A Review of Major Developments and Research. eric.ed.gov. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED522161

Berends, M. (2009). Handbook of Research on School Choice. books.google.com. http://books.google.com/books?id=ADWPAgAAQBAJ&dq=School+vouchers+improve+graduation+rates.&hl=&as_pt=BOOKS&source=gbs_api