Attrition rates vary by teaching assignment.
Table 1 shows attrition rates for 18 assignment areas. The SDE endorses new teaching certificates in 52 endorsement areas. There are five administrative endorsements, three for adult education, four special services endorsements, and seven vocational endorsements. In addition, the department allows current certificate holders to renew 42 other endorsements that are no longer issued to new teachers. A complete list is attached.