Oregon to see 19% drop in number of high school graduates by 2041: Report

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The number of Oregon high school graduates is expected to see a near 20% decline by the year 2041, according to a report released in December.

The report -- which was first reported by OPB -- was released by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education – a group of 48 commissioners appointed by governors aiming to strengthen education and workforce development in the region encompassing 15 states including Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, Hawaii, Colorado, New Mexico and North Dakota.