West Virginia Department of Education
Office of Special Education
2004-2005 Senior Exit Survey
ONE YEAR FOLLOW UP
2004-2005 Senior Exit Survey
ONE YEAR FOLLOW UP
5/15/2013
Work/School: I am currently
Attending College (4year)
Attending Career & Technical Education/Vocational Training Program
Attending Community & Technical College (2year)
Taking Adult Education Classes
Receiving training through Apprenticeship / On-the-job Training
Working Full Time (40 or more hours/week)
Working Part Time (less than 40 hours/week)
In the Military
Seeking employment / Looking for work
Attending a day training program
Not working or going to school
Other
No Response
1
Percentage
12.8%
7.2%
4.6%
0.6%
1.7%
30.7%
22.3%
0.9%
6.4%
0.9%
18.3%
10.1%
1.2%
Responses
44
25
16
2
6
106
77
3
22
3
63
35
4
Work/School
0.6%1.7%
4.6%
30.7%
7.2%
12.8%
22.3%
10.1%
18.3%
6.4%
1.2%
0.9%
Attending College (4year)
Attending Community & Technical College (2year)
Receiving training through Apprenticeship / On-the-job Training
Working Part Time (less than 40 hours/week)
Seeking employment / Looking for work
Not working or going to school
No Response
0.9%
Attending Career & Technical Education/Vocational Training Program
Taking Adult Education Classes
Working Full Time (40 or more hours/week)
In the Military
Attending a day training program
Other
2004-2005 Senior Exit Survey
ONE YEAR FOLLOW UP
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Reasons for not working or going to school/other program:
1
Percentage
19.1%
0.9%
3.6%
10.9%
2.7%
20.0%
1.8%
0.9%
10.9%
29.1%
Unable to work because of disability
Unable to afford school or training
Need to help family at home
Do not know what I want to do
Do not need to work / parents support me
Unable to find work
Unable to get into a school/training program
None
No Response
Other
Responses
21
1
4
12
3
22
2
1
12
32
Note: Respondents could make more than one selection
Percentage = responses per item / total # of respondents
Other
No Response
None
Unable to get into a school/training program
Unable to find work
Do not need to work / parents support me
Do not know what I want to do
Need to help family at home
Unable to afford school or training
Unable to work because of disability
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
20.0%
25.0%
30.0%
2004-2005 Senior Exit Survey
ONE YEAR FOLLOW UP
5/15/2013
1
Wages per Hour Percentage Responses
$5.15
$5.16 - $5.99
$6.00 - $6.99
$7.00 - $7.99
$8.00 - $8.99
$9.00 - $9.99
$10.00 - $14.99
$15.00 - $19.99
$20.00+
No Response
11.4%
12.0%
12.0%
12.0%
7.1%
7.1%
4.9%
1.6%
1.1%
31.0%
21
22
22
22
13
13
9
3
2
57
35.0%
30.0%
25.0%
20.0%
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
$5.15
$5.16 - $5.99
$6.00 - $6.99
$7.00 - $7.99
$8.00 - $8.99
$9.00 -$10.00
$9.99 -$15.00
$14.99- $19.99
$20.00+
No Response
35.0%
Hours per Week Percentage Responses
less than 10
10 - 20
21 - 30
31 - 39
40
more than 40
Varies
No Response
3.3%
6.5%
14.1%
9.2%
31.5%
19.0%
4.3%
12.0%
6
12
26
17
58
35
8
22
30.0%
25.0%
20.0%
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
less than 10 - 20
10
21 - 30
31 - 39
40
more than Varies
No
40
Response
2004-2005 Senior Exit Survey
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Length of Time at Job Percentage Responses
less than 1 month
1-3 months
4-6 months
7-11 months
1 year
more than 1 year
Other
No Response
4.9%
27.2%
13.6%
9.8%
7.1%
7.1%
0.5%
19.0%
9
50
25
18
13
13
1
35
2
30.0%
25.0%
20.0%
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
less than 1-3
4-6
7-11
1 month months months months
Health / Insurance Available Percentage Responses
Yes
No
Other
No Response
26.1%
60.3%
1.6%
12.0%
1 year more than Other
No
1 year
Response
Health / Insurance Available
48
111
3
22
No
60.3%
Yes
26.1%
No Response
12.0%
Other
1.6%
2004-2005 Senior Exit Survey
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Lenth of Program Percentage Responses
less than 2 years
2 years
4 years
more than 4 years
Completed
Other
No Response
8.4%
22.9%
31.3%
2.4%
3.6%
3.6%
27.7%
7
19
26
2
3
3
23
1
Length of Program
35.0%
30.0%
25.0%
20.0%
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
less than 22 years 4 years more than
Completed Other
No
years
4 years
Response
Scholarship Other
Scholarship Percentage Responses
Yes
No
Other
No Response
22.9%
41.0%
2.4%
33.7%
19
34
2
28
2.4%
No
41.0%
No Response
33.7%
Yes
22.9%
Financial Aid Other
Financial Aid Percentage Responses
Yes
No
Other
No Response
51.8%
25.3%
1.2%
21.7%
43
21
1
18
1.2%
No
25.3%
No Response
21.7%
Yes
51.8%
5/15/2013
2004-2005 Senior Exit Survey
ONE YEAR FOLLOW UP
Marital Status:
Percentage
90.4%
6.4%
0.3%
2.9%
Single
Married
Divorced
No Response
1
Responses
312
22
1
10
Marital Status
Single
90.4%
No Response
2.9%
Divorced
0.3%
Drivers License:
Married
6.4%
Percentage
64.3%
30.1%
5.5%
Yes
No
No Response
Drivers License
Yes
64.3%
No Response
5.5%
No
30.1%
Responses
222
104
19
2004-2005 Senior Exit Survey
ONE YEAR FOLLOW UP
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Skills or Training I Needed More of While in High School:
Practical reading, writing and math for work and daily living
Higher level reading, writing and math for education
Money management skills
Independent and home living skills
Specific career / vocational skills
Job seeking and job keeping skills
Specific work experiences
Social skills to get along with others
None
No Response
Other
1
Percentage
25.8%
16.5%
31.9%
17.4%
15.7%
19.7%
15.1%
11.6%
12.8%
22.6%
0.6%
Responses
89
57
110
60
54
68
52
40
44
78
2
Skills / Training I Needed More of While in High School
35.0%
30.0%
25.0%
20.0%
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
Practical Higher level Money Independent Specific Job seeking
Specific workSocial skills
reading, reading, managementand home career /
and job experiencesto get along
writing and writing and
skills
living skills vocationalkeeping skills
with others
math for math for
skills
work and education
daily living
None
No
Response
Other
2004-2005 Senior Exit Survey
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Home/Community Living
1
Percentage
12.5%
71.6%
3.2%
6.1%
1.4%
0.9%
2.9%
1.4%
Independently in my own place
At home with family or relatives
With friends
In a dormitory
On a military base
In group home or shared apartment
No Response
Other
Responses
43
247
11
21
5
3
10
5
Home/Community Living
At home with family or
relatives
71.6%
With friends
3.2%
Independently in my own
place
12.5%
In a dormitory
6.1%
Other
1.4%
No Response
2.9%
On a military base
1.4%
In group home or shared
apartment
0.9%
2004-2005 Senior Exit Survey
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School Challenged Me
Yes
No
Other
No Response
Percentage
Responses
65.8%
20.0%
0.9%
13.3%
227
69
3
46
1
School Challenged Me
Yes
65.8%
No
20.0%
No Response
13.3%
School prepared me for daily
living
Yes
No
Other
No Response
Other
0.9%
School Prepared Me for Daily Living
Percentage
Responses
61.2%
21.4%
2.9%
14.5%
211
74
10
50
Yes
61.2%
No
21.4%
No Response
14.5%
Other
2.9%
Getting To and From Work or School is a Problem
Getting to and from work or
school is a problem
Yes
No
Other
No Response
No
70.4%
Percentage
Responses
12.2%
70.4%
1.2%
16.2%
42
243
4
56
Yes
12.2%
No Response
16.2%
Other
1.2%
2004-2005 Senior Exit Survey
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Community/Leisure Activities
1
Percentage
31.9%
9.3%
27.0%
24.9%
11.0%
18.6%
14.8%
Church
Sports
Hobby
Spare Time
None
No Response
Other
Responses
110
32
93
86
38
64
51
Community/Leisure Activities
No Response
18.6%
Other
14.8%
Church
31.9%
Sports
9.3%
Spare Time
24.9%
None
11.0%
Hobby
27.0%