<p>Pure might have taken a closer look at the numbers, but seemingly does not know how to interpret graduation data nor understand the most basic elements to compare. Did it occur to PURE that one does not simply divide the graduating class by the entering class to compute a graduation rate. If our government were to use that simplistic approach, the national graduation rate would drop by ten to twenty percent.</p>
<p>But, while it is understandable that such a site’s “researchers” lack the basic knowledge of how education statistics are compiled, they should be expected to have the decency to compare the graduation rate of black male students to UP’s. </p>
<p>Of course, using the correct city-wide graduation rate of 40 percent would not fit the story!</p>