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function calculateDropout() {
// Get input values
var totalEnrollment = document.getElementById('totalEnrollment').value;
var dropoutCount = document.getElementById('dropoutCount').value;
var errorDiv = document.getElementById('errorMessage');
var resultsDiv = document.getElementById('resultsDisplay');
// Reset display
errorDiv.style.display = 'none';
resultsDiv.style.display = 'none';
// Validation logic
if (totalEnrollment === "" || dropoutCount === "") {
errorDiv.innerText = "Please fill in both fields.";
errorDiv.style.display = 'block';
return;
}
var total = parseFloat(totalEnrollment);
var dropouts = parseFloat(dropoutCount);
if (isNaN(total) || isNaN(dropouts)) {
errorDiv.innerText = "Please enter valid numbers.";
errorDiv.style.display = 'block';
return;
}
if (total <= 0) {
errorDiv.innerText = "Total enrollment must be greater than zero.";
errorDiv.style.display = 'block';
return;
}
if (dropouts total) {
errorDiv.innerText = "Number of dropouts cannot exceed total enrollment.";
errorDiv.style.display = 'block';
return;
}
// Calculation Logic
var dropoutRate = (dropouts / total) * 100;
var retentionRate = 100 – dropoutRate;
var retainedCount = total – dropouts;
// Update DOM
document.getElementById('resDropoutRate').innerText = dropoutRate.toFixed(2) + '%';
document.getElementById('resRetentionRate').innerText = retentionRate.toFixed(2) + '%';
document.getElementById('resRetainedCount').innerText = retainedCount.toLocaleString();
// Show results
resultsDiv.style.display = 'block';
}
Dropout Rate Calculator
Dropout Rate:
0.00%
Retention Rate:
0.00%
Students Retained:
0
Understanding the Dropout Rate Calculation
The dropout rate is a critical educational metric used by schools, universities, and policymakers to measure student attrition. It represents the percentage of students who leave a specific educational group or cohort before completing their program of study within a defined period.
This calculator utilizes the standard formula for determining the event dropout rate (annual rate), which compares the number of students who dropped out during a specific year to the total number of students enrolled at the beginning of that year.
The Formula:
Dropout Rate (%) = (Number of Dropouts ÷ Total Enrollment) × 100
Dropout Rate (%) = (Number of Dropouts ÷ Total Enrollment) × 100
How to Use This Calculator
To obtain accurate statistics regarding student retention and attrition, input the following data points:
- Total Enrollment: Enter the total number of students enrolled at the beginning of the school year, semester, or the specific cohort size you are tracking.
- Number of Dropouts: Enter the count of students who discontinued their studies during that same period without transferring to another institution.
Why Monitoring Retention Matters
Calculating the inverse of the dropout rate gives you the Retention Rate. High dropout rates can indicate underlying issues such as lack of student support, financial barriers, or curriculum dissatisfaction. By consistently tracking these metrics, educational institutions can:
- Identify at-risk student demographics.
- Allocate resources for counseling and academic support more effectively.
- Meet accreditation and government funding requirements.
- Improve overall institutional reputation and student success outcomes.
Example Calculation
Consider a high school that starts the academic year with 1,200 students. Over the course of the year, records show that 36 students left school and did not enroll elsewhere.
Using the formula:
- (36 ÷ 1,200) = 0.03
- 0.03 × 100 = 3.00% Dropout Rate
- Consequently, the Retention Rate is 97.00%.