Leaving Boys Behind: Public High School Graduation Rates pdf
This study shows public high school graduation rates in 2003 for the U.S., all states and the 100 largest school districts in the country. According to the data, the overall graduation rate was 70 percent. Female students graduated at a rate of 72 percent while male students graduated at a rate of 65 percent - this gender gap was more pronounced for minorities.
Manhattan Institute - Jay P. Greene and Marcus A. Winters, 4/19/2006