High School Dropouts on the Decline (U.S.)
| Percent of high school dropouts among Americans ages 16 to 24 years old | |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 27.2 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1980 | 14.1 |
| 1990 | 12.1 |
| 2000 | 10.9 |
| 2010 | 7.4 |
Sources:
nces.ed.gov
| Percent of high school dropouts among Americans ages 16 to 24 years old | |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 27.2 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1980 | 14.1 |
| 1990 | 12.1 |
| 2000 | 10.9 |
| 2010 | 7.4 |