A Promise Worth Keeping: Advancing the High School Graduation Rate in Philadelphia
Date Posted:
May 1, 2015
Graduating from high school is a critical milestone for youth achieving a successful transition to adulthood. Youth without high school diplomas often face few job options, low annual incomes, and poor health outcomes. High dropout rates within a community are related to higher poverty and crime rates, lesstax revenue, and more money and resources spent on social services.
