Sunday, February 24, 2008

Dropout Rate Lower than Ever

Percentage of people aged 16 to 24 who are high school dropouts

1960: 27.2
1970: 15.0
1980: 14.1
1990: 12.1
2000: 10.9
2005: 9.4

Note: Dropouts are defined as people aged 16-to-24 who are not currently enrolled in school and have not completed a high school program.

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