She was a young mother without a high school diploma.

The other thing is, only about half the kids in the early 1980's had a high school diploma.

Of course, the education race doesn't end with a high school diploma.

She had three children by age 18 and without a high school diploma.

She had a high school diploma and a way with kids.

"You just got to mind your business and get a high school diploma."

The goal they had set for themselves was much higher than just a high school diploma.

In 2008, 18% of the school's students received their high school diploma.

"But no one in my family has a high school diploma, so I came here."

The opportunity to finally get that high school diploma suddenly looked pretty good.