Underachievement - the challenges
Economic
In 2019, the employment rate for individuals who did not complete high school as 57%.
Higher Education
Only 60% of students who enroll in a two or four year university program will graduate within six years.
Health
The odds of developing a mental health condition following COVID-19 related event were higher among children with adverse childhood experiences.
Behavior
During the 2015-2016 school year, there were over 61,000 school arrests and 230,000 referrals to law enforcement, largely overrepresented by minority students or students with disabilities.