Indiana’s class of 2025 marks the third consecutive year of improved graduation rates and sets a new state record, with nearly 92% of Indiana seniors graduating high school. This is up 1.6 percentage points from the class of 2024.
“Today’s record-high graduation rate is a testament to the hard work of Indiana’s students, families, and educators,” said Governor Mike Braun. “While high school graduation marks the end of a student’s K-12 journey, our schools play an essential role in preparing students for all that comes next, whether that’s going to college, starting a career, or joining the military. This strong improvement in our state’s graduation rate shows that when we focus on academic excellence and establish clear, personalized pathways, our students thrive.”
A spreadsheet with statewide, corporation- and school-level graduation data is available here. Below are some of the key areas of success from this year’s graduation data:
- 2025 represents the highest graduation rate on record.
- The state’s second-highest graduation rate was in 2024 at 90.23%.
- Statewide, graduation rates increased for every student population:
- Black students – from 83.88% in 2024 to 86.90% in 2025 (3.02 percentage point increase);
- Hispanic students – from 87.83% in 2024 to 89.80% in 2025 (1.97 percentage point increase);
- White students – from 91.89% in 2024 to 93.36% in 2025 (1.47 percentage point increase);
- English learners – from 89.48% in 2024 to 92.38% in 2025 (2.90 percentage point increase);
- Students in special education – from 85.30% in 2024 to 88.05% in 2025 (2.75 percentage point increase); and
- Students receiving free and reduced price meals – from 91.52% in 2024 to 93.34% in 2025 (1.82 percentage point increase).
- The non-waiver graduation rate improved from 87.53% in 2024 to 90.34% in 2025, which is a 2.81 percentage point improvement. Per Indiana Code (IC) 20-32-4-4.1, a student who does not complete postsecondary-readiness competency requirements by the conclusion of his/her senior year may qualify for a waiver. This includes:
- A student who was in the process of completing a competency at one school that was not offered by the school to which the student transferred; and
- A student who has attempted to achieve at least three separate postsecondary-readiness competencies.
“We celebrated a number of successes in 2025— from unprecedented growth in third grade literacy, to improved chronic absenteeism, to today, the second consecutive year of record breaking graduation rates,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. “These represent just a few examples of the momentum that exists in Indiana today and the opportunity ahead to continue improving for Indiana students. As we continue to scale the new Indiana diploma and readiness seals statewide, we will not only strengthen the value of high school and help more students graduate, we will ensure that they are prepared to succeed in whatever path they choose for their future. Thank you to the educators, families, and communities whose continued partnership makes all of this possible, and together, let’s continue to keep our foot on the gas pedal in 2026!”
Due to differences between federal and state accountability models, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) also released 2025 federal graduation rates. In 2025, Indiana’s federal graduation rate was 89.95%, up from 88.67% in 2024.
| Federal Graduation Rate | State Graduation Rate | Honors Diploma (Academic, Technical or IB) | Non-Waiver Rate | |
| 2025 | 89.95% | 91.83% | 38.18% | 90.34% |
| 2024 | 88.67% | 90.23% | 37.81% | 87.53% |
| 2023 | 87.52% | 88.98% | 31.13% | 84.92% |
| 2022 | 85.17% | 86.65% | 38.71% | 80.61% |
| 2021 | 85.75% | 86.69% | 39.6% | 78.78% |