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The Facts

The Numbers Don’t Lie

More than 22% of high school students aren’t making it to graduation. That’s roughly 7,000 dropouts every single school day. Here’s the good news: You can Boost students in your community today—keeping them in school and on track for graduation.

National Dropout Rates
See what’s happening in your state and around the country.
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Why Students Drop Out
Dropping out is a process; there’s no single reason a student leaves school.
+What to look for.
School Information
Connect with the schools in your area and learn how you can help.
+See how your school is doing.
Attendance Counts
Every day students miss, even in middle school, puts their graduation at risk.
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Tips & Advice

Provide a distraction-free study space.
Sometimes you don’t have to say anything at all to help a teen.
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Take Action

See how you can help keep students in school.
See what you can do to make a difference.
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