Facts
Did you know?
High school graduates earn $250,000 more than dropouts over their lifetime.
You could earn up to $1 million more over your lifetime by graduating from college.
High school dropouts, on average, earn $7,000 less per year than high school graduates.
A high school diploma gives you a better chance of supporting yourself and your family.
High school dropouts are twice as likely to live below the poverty level.
Three out of four prison inmates are high school dropouts.
High school dropouts are more than eight times as likely to be in jail or prison as a person with at least a high school diploma.
Students who drop out of high school are three times more likely to be unemployed than those who graduate.
High school graduates are more likely to move up in their careers to become bosses or supervisors.
Having a good education means you’ll have a longer, healthier life.
High school graduates live on average almost 10 years longer than high school dropouts.
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