New North: Provides top educational opportunities

Contact: Joshua Morby

Phone: 920.791.9120

Email: media@thenewnorth.com

NEW NORTH – A region’s commitment to education is one of the best indicators of social, cultural and economic health. In the New North, education is a top priority and an area of clear competitive strength. The region boasts a strong array of educational partners that provide countless opportunities for students at any level. Here are a few facts about education in the New North:

* The high school graduation rates in the New North are 23 percent higher than the national average.

* The New North boasts 11 technical college sites and 20 public and private colleges and universities.

* Students from New North high schools have an average ACT score of 22.14 – beating the national average of 21.1.

“North of What You Expect” is a series of biweekly facts about the New North, a group of 18 counties in Northeast Wisconsin including Brown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Sheboygan, Waupaca, Waushara and Winnebago. To find out more information about New North, Inc., please visit our website at http://www.thenewnorth.com.