The Relationship between Student Discipline Disproportionality and High School Dropout Rate

• Main Author: Wilson, Omega W.
• Other Authors: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
• Format: Others
• Published: Virginia Tech 2014
• Subjects: Minority; Classroom Management; Discipline Gap; Low Achievement Theory; Zero Tolerance; Suspension and Expulsion
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/28959; http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-09122012-131009/

Previous research has indicated that there is a possible relationship between disproportionality in student discipline and high school dropout rate.  Using discipline and dropout data from a mid-Atlantic state school district, discipline disproportionality and dropout rate amongst high school African American, Hispanic, and Caucasian male and females over a period of four school years was examined. The findings indicated that there was indeed discipline disproportionality among African American, Hispanic, and Caucasian students.  However, the evidence indicating a relationship between disproportionality and dropping out was not conclusive.  Based on the findings, implications for educational practice are advanced.  In addition, recommendations for further research are set forth. === Ed. D.