Q and A Boston Public Schools 2003-2004 Student Dropout

This document presents answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about student dropout in the Boston Public Schools. As defined by the Massachusetts Department of Education and the National Center for Education Statistics, a student is considered to be a dropout at the end of the school year if he or she is not in school, has not graduated, and has not transferred to another school system. Each such student represents a lost opportunity both for the student and for the school.