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2002 - 2006
14386 students represented

Demographics
Male 71%
Female 29%
 
African American 47%
Latino 23%
White 23%
Native American 3%
Asian American 2%
Other 2%
 
Adjudicated 36%
Convicted of a felony 14%
On public assistance at entrance 26%
In public housing at entrance 15%
Parents 25%
Average age (in years) 19.1
Without GED/diploma at entrance 90%
Average reading level (grade) at entrance 7.2
 
Outcomes
Attendance 80%
Completed program 59%
Placed in jobs or further education 76%
Average wage after program $8.60
Received GED or diploma (of those needing either) 33%
Average length of stay (in months) 8.0

Source: YouthBuild USA Affiliated Network aggregate data
Numbers may not add up to 100% due to rounding.


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