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High School Completion In Context: Student- And School-Level Factors Related To On-Time Graduation, Mathew C. Uretsky
High School Completion In Context: Student- And School-Level Factors Related To On-Time Graduation, Mathew C. Uretsky
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Background/Context: There is an expansive body of research concerning high school graduation; however, most studies omit students who persist through four years of high school without earning a diploma. In addition, there is scant research exploring longer-term outcomes among students whose academic trajectories do not fit within the traditional four-year model of high school graduation, including eventual graduation, post-secondary enrollment, or engagement in the workforce.
Purpose/Objective/Research Question/Focus of Study: The current study addresses the substantive gaps in research regarding high school non-completion by examining the college and workforce outcomes of persisters—defined here as students who do not formally …