The number of annual High School Graduates has increased over time.

Year

Number of Students Earning Regents or Local Diplomas

1995-96

136,754

1996-97

138,990

1997-98

139,531

1998-99

140,365

1999-00

141,510

2000-01

141,634

2001-02

143,070

2002-03

143,818

2003-04

153,202

2004-05

153,202

2005-06

161,732

2006-07

164,790

This shows the total number of students graduating each year, regardless of which cohort they belong to.