August 19, 2016 Dr. Christopher J. Hall College, Higher Education U. S. Education's Biggest Secret: High School Diplomas, Middle School Education August 19, 2016 Dr. Christopher J. Hall College, Higher Education Only 1 in 4 High School graduates is college ready. Many recent graduates must enroll in developmental or remedial courses before they can take college-level classes. Too many of our high school graduates are not "college or career-ready!"