Demographics of Rhode Island's Adult Learners
Adult learners are predominantly female and/or Hispanic.
View chart of ages of adult learners
Please note that in 2012, RI's General Assembly raised the compulsory attendance age from 16 to 18 years old for public school students. Youth can no longer officially withdraw from high school until 18 years old unless their high school arranges for them to complete a diploma through an alternative route. Adult Education helps students to pass the GED test so they can get RI's High School Equivalency Diploma.
Data Note: All information on RI's adult learners is obtained from the RI Department of Education's CALIS database. Figures reflect the most recent data available (the 2011-2012 or 2012-2013 fiscal year as noted).
