Importance of Earning a High School Diploma

What is one of the primary reasons why earning a high school diploma is considered important?

• It allows for early retirement

• It increases the likelihood of earning a higher salary and securing better job opportunities

• It decreases the cost of living

• It automatically guarantees a job promotion

How much more per week do high school graduates typically earn compared to high school dropouts, according to the text?

• $143 more per week

• $100 more per week

• $200 more per week

• $50 more per week

What additional benefit does obtaining a high school diploma provide in terms of further education?

• It qualifies you for early retirement benefits

• It allows you to apply for jobs that require a college degree

• It reduces the cost of college tuition

• It limits the need for further education

According to a 2006 study, what was the unemployment rate for individuals who did not complete high school eight years later?

• 16.3%

• 10%

• 12.5%

• 20%

What percentage of prisoners in the U.S. are high school dropouts, according to the National Dropout Prevention Center?

• 82%

• 75%

• 65%

• 90%

According to the text, which of the following is NOT listed as a benefit of finishing high school?

• Increased access to medical care

• Higher likelihood of living in a low crime rate neighborhood

• Guaranteed college admission

• Better job opportunities

What is the unemployment rate for individuals who earned their high school diplomas within four years?

• 4.7%

• 18.1%

• 10%

• 6%

How does obtaining a high school diploma potentially influence your physical health?

• It has no impact on physical health

• Decreases life expectancy

• Increases access to medical care

• Reduces the need for medical care

How does having a high school diploma impact career opportunities?

• It limits career options

• It has no effect on career opportunities

• It opens up various career opportunities

• It only applies to certain industries

How can the disparity in wages between individuals with a diploma and those without be addressed or minimized?