San Diego Unified’s Class of 2025 was better prepared for college and careers than previous classes, according to new district graduation data.

The district projects that 67.1% of this year’s graduates met the preparedness threshold . That number has been steadily climbing over the last several years. The district’s goal is to reach 71.9% by 2030.

Three things are driving improvement, according to the district.

The first is that more students are earning college credit while they’re in high school. They can do that by passing advanced placement exams or taking community college courses.

“Encouraging students to make sure that they push themselves for more rigorous coursework is really important,” Superintendent Fabiola Bagula said.

The second is that more students are eligible for adm

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