Socioeconomic status plays a significant role in determining which students graduate high school, as students from lower classes are less likely to graduate. What does this suggest about the role of socioeconomic status?

A.
Students need to be aware of their socioeconomic status when starting school.

B.
There is little that can be done to help students with socioeconomic disadvantages.

C.
Minorities from affluent areas have higher graduation rates than poorer minorities.

D.
A student’s race is the most important factor in determining high school graduation.