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Every 26 seconds a student drops out of school.

A simple message of encouragement can help change that.

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1 in 4 students isn’t graduating.

BoostUp connects you with ways to support students, like Ativa, in your community.

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Each year, nearly 1.3 mil students don’t graduate.

BoostUp helps students like David get the support they need to graduate.

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You can help.

BoostUp is about giving potential graduates at-risk of dropping out the support they need to stay in school and on-track for graduation. This site is full of great resources and ideas to help you make a difference in the lives of students. Click on the links to the right—or explore the information below—to get started.

Make a difference for students in your community.
Learn About the Challenges
The road to graduation is full of obstacles. See why.
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The Facts

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High school graduates are         times more likely to own their own homes.
High school graduates are 7 times more likely to be homeowners.
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Every 26 seconds a student drops out. Make a difference now.
Take a few seconds to send a message of encouragement that can help keep students on track.
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The Facts

State-by-State Statistics
See how students are doing in your state and across the nation.
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Obama’s Boost to the Nation
The President’s challenge to parents, teachers, students, and friends.
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The Facts

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In the US, how many teens drop out of high school each school day?
Nationwide, about 7,000 students drop out of high school every school day.
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