School dropout in high school: possible causes and solutions

ABSTRACT

Schooling has several benefits for the student and for society. In this context, this work aims to identify the possible

factors that lead to high school dropout and the possible solutions pointed out in the literature. School dropout in high

school is a complex and multifactorial theme, being considered a critical situation currently in Brazil, because the rates

of school dropout are alarming. Individuals with high levels of education have higher chances in the labor market, not

only the level of education, but also the level of knowledge of everyone, has numerous benefits for their life in society.

Among the factors that lead the student to drop out of school, we can divide into intrinsic (within the school) and extrinsic

(outside the school). The socioeconomic and cultural situation of the student together with his/her family are the main

extra-school determinants that influence the student to drop out of school. Among the intraschool factors, the disinterest

generated in the student by the school’s methodology is pointed out as the main influencer for school dropout. Therefore,

the main solution pointed out is for the school together with the family and the community to seek ways to keep the

student motivated in their studies, to show them the importance of seeking knowledge. It is concluded with this research

that school dropout in high school can be eradicated if there is a joint work between school-family-community.

Keywords: Dropping out of school. Pedagogical Strategies. Intrinsic Factors. Extrinsic factors.