The high school failures : $b a study of the school records of pupils failing in academic or commercial high school subjects

"The High School Failures" by F. P. O'Brien is an early 20th-century study that investigates why students struggle in academic and commercial high school subjects. The study analyzes school records and failure rates across different high schools to understand the reasons behind academic failure and how the education system supports student success. It begins by pointing out the importance of understanding high school failures at a time when schools were changing and getting more funding. O'Brien highlights that high schools were being watched more closely, meaning that there was an increase in accountability needed because of high dropout rates and student failures. The study looks closely at the factors that contribute to these failures, including issues within the school system and individual student challenges, setting the stage for a detailed analysis of the problem and hopefully suggesting potential solutions.