National studies indicate that around 20 — 30 percent of new teachers leave the profession within the first five years, and that attrition is even higher (often reaching 50 percent or more) in high - poverty schools and in high - need subject areas.20 Studies of
teacher residency programs consistently point to the high retention rates of their graduates, even after several years in the profession, generally ranging from 80 — 90 percent in the same district after three years and 70 — 80 percent after five years.21