The American high school dropout rate is highest for ________ teenagers.
A) female
B) rural
C) African-American
D) low-SES, ethnic minority

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Research has consistently shown that low-SES (socioeconomic status) ethnic minority teenagers have the highest high school dropout rates compared to their peers. This is often due to a variety of factors such as poverty, lack of resources, discrimination, and poor academic preparation. While there are certainly female, rural, and African-American teenagers who experience these same challenges, the data consistently points to low-SES ethnic minority teenagers as having the highest dropout rates.

The American High School Dropout Rate Is Highest for ________