New York City Geographic District # 1

New York City Geographic District #1 is home to 26 schools, including 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 7 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals stark contrasts in academic performance across the district, with some schools like New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School and PS 184 Shuang Wen consistently ranking among the top performers in the state, while others such as PS 142 Amalia Castro and PS 134 Henrietta Szold struggle with low proficiency rates and poor rankings.

The data suggests a correlation between the socioeconomic status of the student population, as measured by the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and academic performance. Schools with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students tend to have lower test scores and graduation rates. Additionally, chronic absenteeism appears to be a concern at some high-performing schools, such as New Explorations Into Sciencetech And Math High School and East Side Community School, indicating a potential area for improvement.

Despite the disparities in academic performance, the district appears to have effective policies and interventions in place to support student retention and completion, as evidenced by the relatively narrow range of four-year graduation rates and low dropout rates across the schools. However, the significant differences in per-student spending suggest that resource distribution within the New York City Geographic District #1 may not be equitable, potentially contributing to the observed disparities in academic outcomes.