Jacob is a white male who has lived in an economically depressed area for his entire life. His mother had him when she was very young, so he lives with her, his grandmother, his uncle, and his little sister in a small appointment. There is not a lot of space, so it is hard for Jacob to concentrate on homework and often he doesn’t do it. Is Jacob at risk for dropping out of high school?

A.
Yes. Jacob’s background suggests a lot of risk factors.

B.
Yes. It is clear that Jacob thinks he can succeed without school.

C.
No. Race is the most important factor in determining which students drop out.

D.
No. Jacob just needs to find a place where he can focus and complete his work.