Despite the efforts of educational authorities, Baja California Sur faces a school dropout rate of 8.2% at the high school level. This figure is a growing concern for the state education system. School dropout is mainly attributed to economic factors and the migration of families who are dedicated to activities such as harvesting and tourism, which makes it difficult for students to remain in the classroom.
Alicia Meza Osuna, head of the Secretariat of Public Education (SEP) in Baja California Sur, highlighted the importance of economic support programs to reduce dropout. She detailed how the benefits of these scholarships make it easier for many young people to continue their studies without being forced to drop out for economic reasons.
“School dropout has decreased a lot and this is due to the Benito Juárez scholarship. So, for economic reasons there is not so much anymore, because they already have a scholarship that covers what the young people need, such as the bus fare, and having something to get to and from their school helps them a lot.”
The official commented that the reduction in the school dropout rate, which a few years ago exceeded 13%, is largely due to the social programs that the federation provides.
“Previously, three or four years ago, Baja California Sur had a general high school dropout rate of 13% and currently it has dropped to 8.2,” explained Meza Osuna.
Despite the efforts, school dropout rates continue to be a challenge for Baja California Sur, particularly in areas with economic and migratory difficulties. The head of the department pointed out that the Secretariat of Public Education will continue implementing support programs such as the Benito Juárez Scholarship and optimizing school infrastructure, with the goal of further reducing dropouts and ensuring that students remain in the classrooms.

Source: tribunademexico