Korean Educational Development Institute(KEDI)

In this study, we explore how high school factors influence on students’ dropout. Previous studies regarding dropout have focused on students’ social background and academic behaviors. The focus on how school factors might to affect students’ dropout has received less empirical scrutiny. Using a panel dataset from EduData Service System (2010-2013), we apply ordinary least square regression and a two-way fixed effect model to explore the relationship between school factors and dropout rates in high school. Findings indicate that school size, student-teacher ratio, and academic achievements have a significant relationship with the dropout rate of individual schools. Implications of these findings and limitations for further research are discussed.