High School Students In The United States
High school students in the United States are graduating at a higher rate than ever before. By 2020 America’s goal is to have a 90% graduation rate, and we are on track. (Chokshi) After a dropout crisis in the early 2000’s high schools have steadily increased the number of graduates each year, but receiving a high school diploma has not always been such a common achievement. In the early 1900’s under 20% of students were graduating high school, and for students, such as Red Grange, completing high school wasn’t as beneficial as students find it to be today. (Murane)
At the start of the 20th century about 25,000 Americans were graduating college each year. (High School) In the early 1900’s going to college was not a popular career decision. …show more content…
Both the percentage of high school graduates and college attendance sprouted between the 1920’s to the 1950’s. (Fast Facts) Because of the need for a diploma to attend college and the increasing number of students wanting to continue their education after high school, the number of students receiving diplomas has increased. In the 1900’s through the 1910’s and 20’s many students opted out of not only postsecondary education, but also out of high school all together. Because of the lower standards to join the workforce, the students did not need a diploma. Many jobs that today take many years of schooling could be obtained through experience and learning on the job. Fewer years of schooling and more workplace experience cancelled out and allowed would-be students to make a living despite failing to earn a diploma. …show more content…
People who do not continue their education after high school are making less than $30,000 a year, and for those who don’t complete high school the average income is over $5,000 less. (Fast Facts) Employers in the 21st century are seeking out employees who have had more years of schooling and neglecting to hire the job seekers who lack a high level education. Students know that the potential to make a good amount of money without graduating high school is very low, and because new workforce standards, more students are making the decision to finish high
At the start of the 20th century about 25,000 Americans were graduating college each year. (High School) In the early 1900’s going to college was not a popular career decision. …show more content…
Both the percentage of high school graduates and college attendance sprouted between the 1920’s to the 1950’s. (Fast Facts) Because of the need for a diploma to attend college and the increasing number of students wanting to continue their education after high school, the number of students receiving diplomas has increased. In the 1900’s through the 1910’s and 20’s many students opted out of not only postsecondary education, but also out of high school all together. Because of the lower standards to join the workforce, the students did not need a diploma. Many jobs that today take many years of schooling could be obtained through experience and learning on the job. Fewer years of schooling and more workplace experience cancelled out and allowed would-be students to make a living despite failing to earn a diploma. …show more content…
People who do not continue their education after high school are making less than $30,000 a year, and for those who don’t complete high school the average income is over $5,000 less. (Fast Facts) Employers in the 21st century are seeking out employees who have had more years of schooling and neglecting to hire the job seekers who lack a high level education. Students know that the potential to make a good amount of money without graduating high school is very low, and because new workforce standards, more students are making the decision to finish high