Graduation rate at Bureau-funded schools reached 79 percent in 2025 as reported.
Source summary
The Department of the Interior released a new Strategic Direction for the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) that sets measurable goals through 2030 to improve student outcomes, strengthen Native language and culture, and enhance operational effectiveness in Bureau-funded schools. The plan, informed by input from more than 1,500 stakeholders, emphasizes tribal sovereignty and community-driven approaches and sets targets such as raising the high school graduation rate to 87 percent and improving academic growth by 5 percent annually. Progress will be tracked through BIE data systems and school reporting.