Ontario's high school graduation rate hit a record high last year.

The province has released high school graduation rates across Ontario.

The five-year graduation rate in Ontario is 85.5 percent — which is an all-time high.

Locally, only one school board achieved a higher grad rate than the provincial average.

The French Catholic Board has a five year grad rate of 94.8 percent.

Next at 82.4 percent is the local French public board.

The Nipissing Parry Sound Catholic Board is next with a grad rate of 80.5 percent followed by the Near North Board at 73.6 percent.