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California Cadet Corps — Senior Outcomes Dashboard
Class of 2024 & 2025 · Leadership · College · Military · Career · cacadets.org
233
cadets
surveyed
surveyed
65%
Accepted to college or university
2024–2025 combined
19%
Enlisted in the military
2024–2025 combined
80%
Agree CACC builds leadership
avg across both years
46%
Secured employment post-grad
2024–2025 combined
Year-over-year comparison
Key metrics — 2024 vs. 2025
| Metric | 2024 (n=40) | 2025 (n=193) |
|---|---|---|
| Total surveyed | 40 | 193 |
| College / university acceptance | 75% | 66% |
| Military enlistment rate | 22.5% | 17.1% |
| Scholarship (among college-bound) | 25% | 10.2% |
| Dual enrollment / college credit in HS | 57.5% | 36.3% |
| Employment secured post-graduation | 66% | 36.3% |
| NCO rank or higher at graduation | ~60% | 68% |
| Officer rank (C/2LT and above) | 27.5% | 16.7% |
| 6+ years in CACC program | 22.5% | 49.8% |
| Leadership development (% agree) | 95% | 63% |
| Safe environment (% agree) | 86% | ~72% |
What got strongerParticipation grew 383% — from 40 to 193 cadets — giving CACC its most representative statewide picture to date. Long-term retention surged, with 49.8% of 2025 cadets reporting 6+ years in the program. NCO attainment also rose to 68%.
Context for percentage shiftsMost drops in 2025 reflect sample diversification, not program decline. As more schools with varied resources joined, averages naturally balanced. Scholarship guidance and dual enrollment access are the priority areas for 2026.
Combined pathways — 2024 + 2025
Post-graduation pathways
4-yr college / univ
67%
Community college
55%
Military enlistment
19%
Employment secured
46%
College credit in HS
40%
Trade / tech school
8%
Military academy
4%
Military branches — combined enlisted
Marines
38%
Army
34%
Navy
9%
Air Force
7%
Coast Guard
5%
Space Force
2%
Program perception — both years combined
% of all 233 cadets agreeing with each statement
CACC provides a safe learning environment
CACC teaches cadets to be better citizens
CACC has high expectations of all cadets
CACC program helped develop my leadership skills
CACC prepared me for next steps post-graduation
Instructors use various methods to measure learning
CACC positively influenced my academic performance
Participation in CACC influenced my career choice
CACC helped me be motivated to have good attendance
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
📋 2026 focus area — Career Pathways & Certification Impact
- Did you earn any certifications during your time in CACC?
- Did any certifications help you get a job after graduation?
- Were any certifications used on college applications or resumes?
- Did any certifications support your military enlistment process?
- What industry-recognized certifications should CACC consider offering?
66%
College acceptance
127 of 193
17%
Military enlistment
33 of 193
10%
Scholarship rate
of college-bound
36%
Employment secured
70 of 193
Demographics — 2025
Gender identity
Man
58.5%
Woman
40.9%
Prefer not to say
0.5%
Years in the program
1 year
2.6%
2 years
22.3%
3 years
4.7%
4 years
15.0%
5 years
5.7%
6 years
30.1%
7 years
13.0%
8 years
6.7%
Pathways & military — 2025
Post-graduation pathways
College / university
66%
Community college
54%
Employment secured
36%
Dual enrollment
36.3%
Trade / tech school
8%
Military academy
3%
Military branches enlisted — 2025 (n=33)
Marines
17
Army
9
Navy
3
Air Force
2
Space Force
1
Coast Guard
1
Program perception — 2025
Cadet agreement — 2025 (n=193)
CACC provides a safe learning environment
CACC teaches cadets to be better citizens
CACC has high expectations of all cadets
CACC program helped develop my leadership skills
CACC prepared me for post-graduation
Participation in CACC influenced my career choice
CACC positively influenced my academic performance
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Graduating rank — 2025
Final rank distribution (n=193)
C/SGT (sergeant)
31.6%
C/CPL (corporal)
13.5%
C/SSG (staff SGT)
13.0%
C/SFC
11.4%
C/CPT (captain)
6.2%
C/MSG
5.7%
C/2LT (2nd lt)
4.1%
C/MAJ (major)
2.1%
C/LTC (lt colonel)
1.6%
C/COL (colonel)
1.0%
75%
College acceptance
30 of 40
22%
Military enlistment
9 of 40
25%
Scholarship rate
of college-bound
66%
Employment secured
~26 of 40
Demographics — 2024
Gender identity
Woman
52.5%
Man
45.0%
Non-binary
2.5%
Years in the program
1 year
15.0%
2 years
17.5%
3 years
17.5%
4 years
22.5%
5 years
2.5%
6 years
17.5%
7 years
5.0%
Pathways & military — 2024
Post-graduation pathways
College / university
75%
Community college
61%
Employment secured
66%
Dual enrollment
57.5%
Trade / tech school
7%
Military academy
5%
Military branches enlisted — 2024 (n=9)
Army
6
Navy
1
Air Force
1
Coast Guard
1
Program perception — 2024
Cadet agreement — 2024 (n=40)
CACC program helped develop my leadership skills
CACC provides a safe learning environment
CACC teaches cadets to be better citizens
CACC has high expectations of all cadets
CACC prepared me for next steps post-graduation
CACC positively influenced my academic performance
Participation in CACC influenced my career choice
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Top participating schools — 2024
Schools represented in 2024 survey
1
Greenfield High School
8 cadets
2
Mt. Whitney High School
7 cadets
3
San Gorgonio High School
5 cadets
4
Cajon High School
4 cadets
5
Riverside Preparatory High School
4 cadets
6
Rosamond High School
3 cadets
7
Southwest High School
3 cadets
8
Porterville Military Academy
2 cadets
California Cadet Corps · Senior Outcomes Survey · Class of 2024–2025 · All data anonymous & confidential
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