Teenage Dropout

Facts & Statistics

 

The number of teenage dropouts has had a slight decrease since 1992.  The majority of high school students are completing their education whether it be by graduating or by receiving their G.E.D.  Still there are a few students that continue to fall through the cracks.  Teenagers must realize that they have choices and assist at risk teens.

 

Reasons for Dropouts

·        No parental involvement

·        Dysfunctional home life

·        Peer pressure; friends have dropped out

·        Behavior problems

·        Truancy

·        Pregnancy

·        Drug abuse

·        Illness

·        Conflict between school/home life culture

Who’s dropping out

·        Students that are from low income families have the highest percentage of dropouts

·        Highest population of race dropping out is Hispanics, followed by African –Americans, then Whites.  The least amount of students dropping out is Asians.

·        More females drop out than males

·        The region with the most dropouts from highest to lowest are:  West, South, Northeast, Midwest

Prevention

·        Alternative Classes

·        In School Programs

·        Teenage Parent Program

·        Alternative Remedial Separate Class

·        Project Volver (Plato Academy)

 

For Assistance Call:

 

Volver Program-Plato Academy (915)434-9000

Helps students gain their high school diploma by providing flexible school schedules, childcare, and free bus passes

 

El Paso Community College (915)831-2072

Provides students with information on how to obtain their G.E.D and possibly continuing their education

 

Job Corps Center (915)594-0022

Residential facility that provides students with vocational training and helps them attain their G.E.D