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YouthBuild Rural Initiative Demographics and Outcomes
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2005 Rural YouthBuild Programs
564 students represented
| Demographics |
| Male |
72%
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| Female |
28%
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| White |
53%
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| Latino |
21%
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| African American |
17%
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| Native American |
7%
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| Asian American. |
1%
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| Other |
2%
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| Adjudicated |
48%
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| Convicted of a felony |
11%
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| On public assistance at entrance |
36%
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| In public housing at entrance |
6%
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| Parents |
21%
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| Average age (in years). |
18.8
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| Without GED/diploma at entrance |
92%
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| Average reading level (grade) at entrance |
7.3
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| Outcomes |
| Attendance |
81%
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| Graduated |
57%
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| Placed in jobs or school |
70%
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| Average wage after program |
$8.69
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| Received GED or diploma (of those needing either) |
92%
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| Average length of stay (in months) |
7.4
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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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