Which of the following is a statistic the chapter cites as support of the idea that schools serve girls better than boys?
A. On average boys are a year and a half behind girls in math and science.
B. Each year men receive more bachelor and master degrees than women.
C. Boys are less likely to be held back a grade, drop out, and be suspended from school.
D. Boys are less likely than girls to graduate from high school .
Answer: D
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