The dropout rate in the United States is higher among __________ than __________ and is particularly high among low-SES __________.
A) girls; boys; European-Americans
B) boys; girls; Asian-Americans
C) boys; girls; ethnic minority youths
D) girls; boys; ethnic minority youths

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research has consistently found that boys have a higher dropout rate than girls, and ethnic minority youths have a higher dropout rate than European-Americans. Additionally, students from low-SES backgrounds are more likely to drop out of school. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

The Dropout Rate in the United States Is Higher Among