Bustamante High’s Battle to Survive | Jamaica News

Bustamante High School is on the brink, with student numbers plummeting from 1,000 to just 400 in five years—threatening its very existence. Driven by economic hardship and low admissions, many students drop out early to work, especially since 60% come from single-parent homes. Even promising students leave when survival demands outweigh education. With only 28 new students this year, a 60% decline looms unless they reverse course. But the school refuses to fold—rebranding and sharpening its programs to become a magnet for learners who deserve better. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9e7f65fbe7fd9f54