; (B) have expressed interest in dropping out of school; (C) show signs of a drug or alcohol problem; (D) be pregnant or a parent; (E) have come into contact with the juvenile justice system in the past; (F) have limited English proficiency; (G) be a gang member; or (H) have a high absenteeism rate at school. (2) Eligible entity The term eligible entity means— (A) a local educational agency that— (i) receives, or is eligible to receive, funds under part A of this title; or (ii) is a high-need local educational agency; or (B) a partnership between a local educational agency described in subparagraph (A) and a nonprofit, community-based organization. (3) Eligible student The term eligible student means a student who— (A) is enrolled in a middle school served by an eligible entity; and (B) is an at-risk student. (4) High-need local educational agency The term high-need local educational agency means a local educational agency that serves at least one high-need school. (5) High-need school The term high-need school has the meaning given the term in section 2211(b)(2). (6) Middle school The term middle school means a nonprofit institutional day or residential school, including a public charter school, that provides middle school education, as determined under State law, except that the term does not include any education below grade 6 or beyond grade 9. (7) School-based mentoring The term school-based mentoring refers to mentoring activities that— (A) are closely coordinated with a school by involving teachers, counselors, and other school staff who may identify and refer students for mentoring services; and (B) assist at-risk students in improving academic achievement, reducing disciplinary referrals, and increasing positive regard for school. (8) Success coach The term success coach means an individual who— (A) is— (i) an employee or volunteer of a local educational agency in which a mentoring program receiving support under this section is being carried out