Summary:
New York City Geographic District #26 is home to 6 high schools serving students in grades 9-12. This analysis provides an overview of the performance and characteristics of these schools, highlighting the standout institutions as well as areas for improvement across the district.
Francis Lewis High School emerges as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 314 out of 1,242 New York high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts consistently high test scores, with over 80% proficiency in many subject areas. In contrast, Benjamin N Cardozo High School and Bayside High School rank in the top 700 but receive only a 2-star rating, with lower proficiency rates in math and science. The district's lower-performing schools, such as Martin Van Buren High School and Queens High School Of Teaching Liberal Arts And Sciences, struggle to meet district and state standards, ranking in the bottom 400 of New York high schools.
Across the district, the four-year graduation rate is 84.3%, matching the district average, while the dropout rate stands at 4.9%. However, chronic absenteeism is a concern, with all schools in the district reporting rates at or above the 34.1% district average. The data also reveals a potential disconnect between funding and performance, as the lower-performing schools generally receive higher per-student funding. Addressing these disparities and focusing on factors such as school leadership, teacher quality, and student engagement could be crucial in improving academic outcomes across New York City Geographic District #26.
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