Arkansas High School Freshmen Course Failures

Authors

Sarah C. McKenzie, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Josh B. McGee, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Charlene A. Reid, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Sarah R. Morris, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Document Type

Brief

Publication Date

5-24-2022

Keywords

High school, grade point average, future academic success, freshman, failing courses

Series Number

Volume 19 Issue 3

Abstract

In this brief, we examine course failures among Arkansas high school freshmen by different student demographic and programmatic characteristics. We find economically disadvantaged students most likely to fail a course their freshman year. We suggest policies to benefit all student demographic and programmatic characteristics

Citation

McKenzie, S. C., McGee, J. B., Reid, C. A., & Morris, S. R. (2022). Arkansas High School Freshmen Course Failures. Policy Briefs. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/oepbrief/162