<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Can you tell me the reasons for African Americans having such a low rate of high school graduation?
<|assistant|>
The reasons for African Americans having a low rate of high school graduation are complex, and they differ across communities. In general, however, systemic barriers such as lack of access to quality educational materials and resources, lack of access to adequate health care, and limited economic opportunities put African American students at an unequal disadvantage when compared to their white peers. In addition, institutional bias, discrimination, and unfair discipline practices in schools create an additional layer of barrier to successful high school completion.