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Demographics and Outcomes
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2005 - 2009
17,326 students represented
Demographics |
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Male
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72%
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Female
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28%
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African American
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49%
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White
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22%
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Latino
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21%
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Native American
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3%
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Asian American
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2%
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Other
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2%
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Adjudicated
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41%
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Convicted of a felony
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13%
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On public assistance at entrance
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24%
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In public housing at entrance
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12%
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Are Parents
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21%
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Average age (in years)
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19.0
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Without GED/diploma at entrance
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92%
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Average reading level (grade) at entrance
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7.4
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Outcomes
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Attendance
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78%
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Completed program
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64%
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Placement of Completers in jobs or further education
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69%
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Average wage after program
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$9.09
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Received GED or diploma (of those needing either)
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53%
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Source: YouthBuild USA Affiliated Network aggregate data
Numbers may not add up to 100% due to rounding.
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