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Students who drop out of high school face staggering odds in achieving economic success in the modern world. High school graduation is a minimum prerequisite to compete effectively in today's labor market. Education is one of the most important factors that determines annual earnings that, in turn, are a direct link to one's socioeconomic status. Students are more likely to drop out of school when they are poor, when they live in poor communities, or when they come from single-parent homes. Potential warning signs that a child may drop out of high school include the inability to read at grade level, poor grades, truancy, substance abuse, and teen pregnancy. |
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