#student-demographics

#student-demographics

Academic underperformance, financial constraints, and family responsibilities are key factors leading students to leave college temporarily.

Chronic school absenteeism in the U.S. has significantly increased since before the pandemic, affecting 26% of students in the most recent school year.

Absenteeism has become a widespread issue impacting students across all demographic groups, regardless of the school's socioeconomic status or size.

School integration effects evolved slowly until 1980s-90s for Gen X; diverse schools offered better debates and friendships.