Nationwide, nearly one in three U.S. high school students fail
to graduate.
to graduate.
In total, approximately 1.3 million students drop out each year
— averaging 7,200 students every school day.
— averaging 7,200 students every school day.
Among minority students, the problem is even more severe with
nearly 50% of African American and Hispanic students not completing high school on time.
nearly 50% of African American and Hispanic students not completing high school on time.