The table shows the comparison of enrollment factors for grades 9-12 in 2020-21 and 2021-22. The factors included are headcount and FTE (full-time equivalent).
There are a few things to note from the data. First, overall enrollment in grades 9-12 decreased by 1.3% from 2020-21 to 2021-22. This decrease was driven by a decrease in headcount, as FTE increased slightly.
Second, there is a significant amount of variation in enrollment by county. For example, Morgan County had the largest decrease in enrollment, with a decrease of 13.2%. On the other hand, Monongalia County had the largest increase in enrollment, with an increase of 5.5%.
Third, there is a clear trend of enrollment decreasing in rural counties and increasing in urban counties. For example, Barbour County had the largest decrease in enrollment, with a decrease of 10.2%. On the other hand, Kanawha County had the largest increase in enrollment, with an increase of 5.6%.
There are a number of factors that could be contributing to the decrease in enrollment in grades 9-12. One possibility is that the COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult for some students to stay in school. Another possibility is that the rising cost of college is making it less affordable for some students to attend.
The increase in enrollment in urban counties is likely due to a number of factors. One possibility is that urban counties have more resources available to support students. Another possibility is that urban counties have more opportunities for students after high school, such as college or technical training.
Overall, the data shows that enrollment in grades 9-12 is decreasing in West Virginia. This decrease is being driven by a number of factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the rising cost of college. It is important to note that there is a lot of variation in enrollment by county, with rural counties seeing the largest decrease in enrollment and urban counties seeing the largest increase in enrollment.
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