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Recent statistics have shown that finishing high school yields many positive effects in a person’s life. Aside from increasing job opportunities and income, finishing high school can lead to lower incarceration and divorce rates, and increased life expectancy. Every student deserves an opportunity to succeed in their education. For those who don't fit into or haven't found success in traditional high school environments, effective alternative options are available. OFY utilizes an innovative research based blended learning model to support students and their different learning styles and needs. Check out the infographic below to see just how much a high school diploma can make a difference in a person's life. Sources: The Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonkblog/wp/2012/08/09/the-difference-between-a-high-school-dropout-and-a-college-degree-a-decade-in-life-expectancy/ National Center for Biotechnology Information: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4164164/ HealthAffairs.org: http://content.healthaffairs.org/content/31/8/1803.full US Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm National Education Association: http://www.nea.org/home/13579.htm