Home⇛Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal⇛vol. 26 no. 4 (2024)

Student Dropout Rates in Morong National High School: A Trend Analysis

Julian James Torbeles | Janel Flores | Kate Lynn Love Benitez | Leigh Angelo Marcelino | Jing Catangay | Jeanne Paul Raymundo

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

World authorities and educators have taken attention to the issue of student dropout rates, which is a global concern. The rising dropout rates at all educational levels are mostly caused by financial difficulty. Consequently, Morong National High School confronts the same challenge. Because of this, the researchers look into the rates of dropouts from Morong National High School as well as the causes behind them in order to identify patterns and propose strategies to lower the dropout rate. A qualitative method was used in this study. The dropout rate was analyzed, four Grade Level Coordinators (GLCs), one LIS, and selected teachers participated in interview sessions regarding the reasons and their suggestions for all dropout students. The findings showed that Morong National High School (MNHS) has a varied dropout rate in each timeline (pre-pandemic, during pandemic and post-pandemic). The study found that pre-pandemic has the most drop out rate while the post-pandemic has the least student drop out rate. Based on the study, implementing particular guidelines into place may help decrease Morong National High School's dropout rate. Grade level advisers suggest offering financial aid to students and holding quarterly parent and student orientations. It is suggested that the school keep offering programs and solutions to deal with these issues, alongside encouraging teacher collaboration with parents to motivate students to attend courses.



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