While many high school dropouts show a persistent pattern of disruptive behavior and poor academic achievement, a large number
A) drop out for the lure of high-paying jobs in technical fields.
B) quietly disengage from school after experiencing academic failure.
C) drop out in order to earn money to support unemployed parents.
D) are pushed out by teachers who fear repercussions from the No Child Left Behind Act.

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According to the sentence, a large number of high school dropouts quietly disengage from school after experiencing academic failure. This suggests that these students may feel discouraged or hopeless about their academic prospects, and may not display disruptive behavior or have other external factors driving their decision to drop out.

While Many High School Dropouts Show a Persistent Pattern of Disruptive