The overall retention rate, he said, is above 80 percent over the history of the program.

The retention rate of the 2010 freshman class was 87%.

The retention rate in the program is high, he said.

"Our retention rate is much better than the industry standard," he added.

Among other people hired for similar jobs, he said, the retention rate was 40 percent.

After the program's start, the retention rate rose to 85 percent.

The retention rate of staff from 2005 to 2006 was 95%.

Number of teachers The retention rate, however is very bad.

In any case, the retention rate is far below the national average.

She said the retention rate for students is well into the 90 percent range.