Top Ten Reasons You Should Graduate High School

The Top 10 Reasons You Should Graduate from High School

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1. In North Carolina, you cannot get your driver's license before the age of 18 if you drop out of high school.

2. It is estimated that high school dropouts earn $10,000 less than those with a high school diploma; they earn $36,000 less than those with a college diploma.

3. The unemployment rate for high school dropouts (15%) is double than those who have a high school diploma (8%) and triple than those who have a college diploma (5%).

4. Over 80% of individuals incarcerated (jail/prison) do not have a high school diploma. High school dropouts were 63% more likely to be incarcerated than those with a college diploma.

5. There is a higher rate of drug addiction among those who drop out.

6. The life expectancy of high school dropouts is lower than those who obtain a diploma.

7. Many employers (Wal-mart/McDonalds) will not hire individuals without a high school diploma or G.E.D.

8. A high school dropout is ineligible for 90% of jobs in America. This number will likely increase as many labor jobs are replaced by robotic machines/processes.

9. There is a higher rate of homelessness for individuals who drop out of high school.

10. There is a higher rate of depression among individuals who dropped out.