Question

What was the impact of segregated schools on African American students?

1.It encouraged states to increase their budgets for African American schools.
2. It enforced an end to segregation of public schools.
3. Underfunded African American schools could not prepare most students for college or careers.

The answer is 3

Answer 1

A 2009 study determined that attending school with a high proportion of black students negatively affected black academic achievement, even after controlling for school quality, differences in ability, and family background. The effect of racial composition on white achievement was insignificant.