EFFECTS OF AN OUT‐OF‐SCHOOL PROGRAM ON URBAN HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH'S ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

摘要: Research strongly indicates that low-income youth, particularly those of color who are overrepresented in poverty, have lower levels academic performance than their higher-income peers. It has been suggested community-based out-of-school programs can play an important role reducing these differences. This study examined the effect YMCA High School Youth Institute on grades, test scores, and school attendance urban high youth using a randomly selected matched comparison group. Those involved program had significantly higher English-language art math standardized scores somewhat fewer absences Active participants grade-point averages (GPAs) as well total GPA. The findings suggest high-quality positively influence youth. Implications for practice discussed.