Summary:
The 15 high schools located in New York City Geographic District #28 serve grades 9-12, with a few also including grades 6-8. The district as a whole is ranked 429 out of 865 in New York state and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
A few schools stand out in the data set, including Queens High School For The Sciences At York College, which is ranked 10th out of 1,242 high schools in New York state and has a 5-star rating. Another standout is High School For Community Leadership, ranked 243rd out of 1,242 and with a 4-star rating. The data reveals a wide range of academic performance among the schools, with some struggling, like High School For Law Enforcement And Public Safety.
The schools have a chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1%, which is concerning and likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by many of the schools. Additionally, the data suggests a potential link between socioeconomic status and educational attainment, as schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower test scores and academic outcomes. The analysis highlights areas where the district can focus its efforts to improve educational equity and student success, such as addressing disparities in resources and performance, tackling chronic absenteeism, and strengthening math and science instruction.
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