All things being equal, which student is MOST at risk of not graduating from high school?
A) Bella, who lived in poverty during her first 4 years of life
B) Sam, who lived in poverty during elementary school
C) Clarissa, who has been living in poverty since her father was laid off last year
D) Shanise, whose family has just experienced a decline in income

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Research has shown that early childhood poverty has a stronger negative impact on academic achievement and high school graduation rates than poverty experienced in later years. Bella, who lived in poverty during her first 4 years of life, is therefore most at risk of not graduating from high school.

All Things Being Equal, Which Student Is MOST at Risk