Which One of the Following Statements About U

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about U.S.high school dropouts is false?

• A) The dropout rate is highest among Latinos.
• B) Females are more likely than males to drop out of high school.
• C) Foreign-born youths drop out because of language barriers, teen pregnancy, and gang membership.
• D) U.S.-born youths often drop out because they become disengaged.
• E) Even students with passing grades drop out because they fear that they won't pass the state's exit examinations.

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