Can you get kept back for failing a class in high school?

It is possible to be held back, or retained, in high school for failing a class. However, the specific policies and procedures regarding retention vary from school to school and district to district. Some schools may have automatic retention policies, meaning that students who fail a certain number of classes or earn a certain GPA may be retained regardless of other factors. Other schools may have more flexible policies that allow students to make up failed classes through summer school or credit recovery programs. It is important for students to understand the retention policies of their school and to seek support if they are struggling academically.