Table 2.
Effectiveness of Programs to Increase High School Completion,a for High-Risk, Pregnant, or Parent Students
| Intervention type | Adjustedb ORs (95% CI) | Comparison (control) high school completion rate (%) | Additional high school completion percentage points attributable to intervention (number of study arms) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vocational training | 2.64 (2.12, 3.28) | 70.3 | 15.9 (51) |
| Alternative schooling | 1.94 (1.34, 2.82) | 53.8 | 15.5 (30) |
| Social–emotional skills training | 2.35 (1.69, 3.28) | 72.3 | 13.7 (12) |
| College-oriented programming | 2.46 (1.70, 3.57) | 80.9 | 10.4 (25) |
| Mentoring and counseling | 2.62 (1.97, 3.47) | 83.7 | 9.4 (27) |
| Supplemental academic services | 2.06 (1.50, 2.81) | 81.0 | 8.8 (28) |
| School and class restructuring | 2.23 (1.89, 2.64) | 83.6 | 8.3 (105) |
| Multiservice packages | 1.87 (1.49, 2.36) | 81.6 | 7.7 (23) |
| 1.61 (1.41, 1.83)c | 32.0 | 11.0 (47) | |
| Attendance monitoring and contingencies | 1.46 (1.30, 1.63) | 73.4 | 6.7 (26) |
| 1.99 (1.65, 2.40)c | 18.0 | 12.4 (39) | |
| Community service | 3.53 (1.90, 6.54) | 91.0 | 6.3 (24) |
| Case management | 2.14 (1.75, 2.62) | 92.9 | 3.6 (17) |
a
As shown in review by Wilson et al.21
b
Adjusted for study methods, participant characteristics, and implementation quality.
c
Target population was pregnant and parent students.