Residential segregation is a pressing matter that has caused a further divide between social classes. Residential segregation also contributes to the formation of ghettos, associated with poverty and high crime rates. “Almost 9 of 10 intensely segregated minority schools are concentrated by poverty” (Orfield, et al. 10). Due to the quality of the low income student’s education being low as well as having cope with health and emotional problems related to living in poor conditions, this causes many students to drop out (Orfield, et al. 11). Student that were raised in the ghetto and go on to pursue a higher education are often first-generation college students. Because their parents have not experienced college first hand, it is difficult for
