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HIGH SCHOOL NON-COMPLETION RATE

At a rate of 23.5% of the population 15 and over, the high school non-completion rate in the economic region of Red Deer in 2006 was 1% higher than the national average and 13% higher than the provincial average²⁵.

PROPORTION OF THE POPULATION AGED 15 YRS AND OVER WITH COMPLETED POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

In 2001 the proportion of the population 15 years and over with a Post-Secondary Education (University Degree; Post-Secondary Certificate or Diploma) was 50.1% for Red Deer. This is 2.8% below the provincial average and 1.8% less than the national average²⁶.

RED DEER ECONOMIC REGION: POST-SECONDARY COMPLETION

At a rate of 34.7 % of the population 15 and over, the high school non-completion rate in the economic region of Red Deer in 2006 was 101 % of the national average and 113 % of the provincial average. The rate was down 32.3 % from 34.7 % in 1990, the earliest year for which data are available²⁷.

In the economic region of Red Deer 45 % of the population (15 and over) in 2006 had completed a postsecondary education (university degree, post-secondary certificate or diploma), 91 % of the national average and 93 % of the provincial average. There has been a 40 % increase from 32 % in 1990, the earliest year for which data are available.

Community Foundations Canada. 2007.

PERCENTAGE OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES THAT GO ON TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

In 2001, the Red Deer population with continuing post secondary education was 64.4 % compared to that of the Alberta at 66.3 percet. The Canadian population with continuing post secondary education is 63.5 %²⁸.

PERCENTAGE OF PERSONS GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL

Based on the 2001 Census, in Red Deer the population with a high school graduation certificate is 24.5 % compared to the province at 22.7 %. The Canadian population with a high school graduation certificate is 23.9 %. Red Deer County has a completion rate of 21.3 %²⁹.

Based on the 2001 Census, Red Deer population with less than grade nine is 22.2% % compared to Alberta’s at 21.8 %. In Canada the population with less than grade nine is 22.7 %. Red Deer County population with less then grade nine is 27.1% (less than high school).³⁰

PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE GRADUATING FROM GRADE 9

Based on the 2001 Census, Red Deer population with less than grade nine is 22.2% % compared to Alberta’s at 21.8 %. In Canada the population with less than grade nine is 22.7 %.

Red Deer County population with less then grade nine is 27.1% (less than high school).³¹

ADULT LITERACY SCORES

"Prose Literacy" focuses on the knowledge and skills to understand and use information from texts such as editorials, news stories, brochures, manuals and fiction.

Scores in the 276-325 range are considered "level-3" proficiency - the proficiency level required for a modern economy and knowledge society.³²

The average adult literacy score for prose in Red Deer was 283 in 2003.This score was 4 % above the national average of 272 and equivalent to the provincial average of 283.³³

ADULT NUMERACY SCORES

"Numeracy Literacy" addresses the ability to interpret, apply, and communicate mathematical information in commonly encountered situations.

Scores in the 276-325 range are considered "level-3" proficiency - the proficiency level required for a modern economy and knowledge society³⁴.

The average adult literacy score for numeracy in Red Deer was 274 in 2003. This score was 4% above the national average of 263³⁵.

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PERCENTAGE OF PERSONS THAT ENTER INTO TRADES

Based on the 2001 Census, the Red Deer population that is completing trades certificates or diplomas is 16.3 % compared to the provincial percentage of 15.3 %. The Canadian population completing trades certificates or diplomas is 12.9 %. Red Deer County has a completion rate of 20.5 %³⁶.

NUMBER OF COURSES AVAILABLE TO LIFELONG LEARNERS

In 2005-2006 the Life Long Learning Council offered to 107 courses that meet the criteria of Life Long Learning Programming by service provider³⁷.

In 2005-2006, the Red Deer Public School Community Programs office offered 572 courses.

In this instance, the courses offered are available to all those in the community of all ages. The Red Deer Public School Division course frequency is so high, because a lot of the courses can be completed in just one month via the internet³⁸.

In 2005, the Continuing Education department at Red Deer College offered 1110 programs³⁹.

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