Introduction to Sociology (Eleventh Edition)
Introduction to Sociology (Eleventh Edition)
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ISBN: 9780393639407
Author: Deborah Carr, Anthony Giddens, Mitchell Duneier, Richard P. Appelbaum
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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One factor in the decision to drop out is attending poor performing schools. Having poor attendance and failing grades also makes dropping out more common. Students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds tend to drop out more often as well. While there are several other factors that contribute to a student's choice not to complete high school, these are three very salient causes.

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Students who attend schools with bad environments and poor teachers tend to drop out more often. They feel as if school is not benefiting them, so they might as well get started in the workforce. High school dropouts make 60% less than college graduates on average, leaving them in greater jeopardy of poverty. Those in poverty are also more likely to drop out, possibly to help support the family with an additional, though small, income. If a student misses school frequently or is not passing classes, he or she is also more likely to drop out because they may feel that school is not something they are good at.

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