The Economic and Social Benefits of Re-Engaging High School Dropouts
Drawing on data from national sources, recent research, and post-pandemic trends, the paper explores why students drop out, what works to bring them back, and what economic and social returns are possible when we succeed.
Dropout Rates and Student Characteristics
Read how high school dropout rates in the United States vary significantly among different student subgroups.
Research on the Impact of the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic amplified classic dropout factors (like disengagement and life pressures) and added new ones. Learn how to overcome these challenges.
The Role and Impact of Alternative Education
What would happen to these students if an alternative education option did not exist?
Learn how re-engaging dropouts extends societal benefits beyond earnings.
When a young person earns a high school diploma instead of dropping out, the benefits ripple outward—to the individual, the community, and the economy. Conversely, high school dropouts as a group impose significant costs on society. Download our white paper to learn more.
The Impact of Re-Engagement
Perspectives And Insight From The Community
