Positive, Long-Term Impact
IB has been endorsed by federal officials as a rigorous academic program and helps students excel on CSAP tests.
IB stresses the arts--and with good reason. Research shows that students who study the arts can see academic gains in math, reading, and writing. They tend to earn betters grades, stay in school and perform better on exams.
Data show that rigorous coursework is a predictor of
later success. A study by the National Center
for Education Statistics found that students enrolled
in IB courses were more prepared for college,
earned higher first-year GPAs in college and had
a higher college graduation rates. This was true
for all ethnic groups and socioeconomic levels.
