Why Data Changes

It’s common for outcomes to change when you generate a report for the same cohort at different times. For example, a StudentTracker report for your high school 2025 cohort generated in the fall of 2025 may have different outcomes than a report generated for the same cohort in the fall […]

StudentTracker 3.0 and 2.0: Comparison for Secondary Institutions

StudentTracker 3.0 and StudentTracker 2.0 both provide valuable postsecondary outcomes data, with each offering distinct capabilities designed to support a variety of reporting and analysis needs. This comparison chart highlights key similarities and enhancements across the two versions, including data access, reporting, update frequency, and support resources, helping users understand […]

How Institutions Use StudentTracker’s Outcome Reports

StudentTracker outcome reports help high schools, districts, and states turn graduate outcomes into actionable insights — from tracking postsecondary pathways to strengthening programs and partnerships. Below are some of the many ways our users put StudentTracker’s data and reports to work. We want to hear from you!  Tell us how […]

Postsecondary Enrollment Reporting Stats

This overview introduces a new report available within StudentTracker 3.0 that provides transparency into how many postsecondary institutions have provided student enrollment data for a given term (fall, spring, and summer). The enrollment stats report is used to determine how many postsecondary institutions in a given U.S. state have successfully […]

Implementing Your StudentTracker Service

Welcome and thank you for choosing StudentTracker for High Schools. On this page, we will walk you through the steps to help you implement and start using your service, as well as provide helpful resources. We also recommend that you explore the rest of the StudentTracker for High Schools knowledge […]

StudentTracker 3.0 FAQs

These FAQs are intended for users of the StudentTracker for High Schools service. For more information on StudentTracker 3.0, visit our Student Tracker 3.0 page. Feel free to send any questions or comments to StudentTracker@studentclearinghouse.org. File Submission When will the new file submission process and user interface be available? The […]

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I submit student data? See Formatting and Submitting a Graduates File for details and resources for submitting student data. Can I submit a test file? Yes. See Submitting a Test File for instructions. What student data is required? Legal Name: The student’s first name and last name. The middle name/initial […]

Common Graduates File Submission Errors

Before you submit your graduates file, follow these guidelines to avoid common errors and ensure that StudentTracker can process your file and track your graduates accurately and efficiently. For detailed information and instructions, see Formatting and Submitting a Graduates File. Formatting the File Header row: Ensure that the header row […]

Ask the Product Manager

If you have questions about your StudentTracker reports, send an email to the StudentTracker secondary product manager at: Gralak@StudentClearinghouse.org Include the full name of your organization, city, state, service agreement/account number (if known), and a description of your question(s).

The Difference Between a Graduates File and a Request File

Watch the video below to learn the difference between a graduates file and a request file. Graduates File A graduates file contains data for all of your institution’s recent high school graduates. You should submit a graduates file once per year. The Clearinghouse stores the data from your graduates files […]