PHC6937: Elevating Black Male High School Students Towards Success Through Mentorship in Alachua County
According to data provided by the Florida Department of Education, the high school graduation rate among black students in Alachua county is 79.2%, the lowest amongst all other racial and ethnic groups. 1 Furthermore, black students from Alachua county fall below Florida’s graduation rate for their respective demographic group. 1 Further investigation into this disparity and what factors contribute towards it is critical as failing to graduate high school is associated with poorer health...