In 2007, a Johns Hopkins University study commissioned by the Associated Press cited Scarborough as a "dropout factory."

The school's low academic performance has led to the school being labeled a "dropout factory" and suggestions by a Minneapolis City Council member to burn the school down.

In October 2007, the results of a Johns Hopkins University study showed Reynolds to be a "dropout factory" meaning less than 60% of students complete their senior year.

A recent study has labeled The Science Academy as a "dropout factory," citing a 55% retention rate.

Because of this, the Associated Press and Johns Hopkins University labeled Jones and Sterling "dropout factories."

A 2007 Johns Hopkins University study cited Jones as a "dropout factory" where at least 40 percent of the entering freshman class does not make it to their senior year.

In 2007, a Johns Hopkins University/Associated Press study cited Davis and 41 other Houston-areas schools as "dropout factories."

A Johns Hopkins University study named Wasilla High School as a "dropout factory".

In 2007, 17 MPS high schools appeared on a national list of "dropout factories" - schools where fewer than 60% of freshmen graduate on time.

In 2010, Roosevelt was listed among the "dropout factories" as defined by Bob Balfanz, a researcher at Johns Hopkins University.