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<p>The article didn’t specify whether the Mexican population was documented or not, so I think we’re simply talking about recent Mexican immigrants in general. Most NY high schools also offer a technical/training option which is a very good option for lower income kids who may not be able to afford college, so I wouldn’t assume that a HS grad would only have a minimum wage job. The recent immigrant workers (documented or otherwise) that I have come in contact with often make more than minimum wage if they have skills and can speak English.</p>