High school graduation rates are up again in Utah — thanks to minority students

(Tribune file photo) East High School celebrates graduation at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

(Tribune file photo) East High School celebrates graduation at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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