New York City Geographic District #15 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 49 public schools serving 26,693 students in New York City Geographic District #15 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in New York City Geographic District #15 School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
New York City Geographic District #15 School District, which is ranked #247 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 68% over five school years.
How many schools belong to New York City Geographic District #15 School District?
New York City Geographic District #15 School District manages 49 public schools serving 26,693 students.
What is the rank of New York City Geographic District #15 School District?
New York City Geographic District #15 School District is ranked #247 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New York City Geographic District #15 School District?
37% of New York City Geographic District #15 School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New York City Geographic District #15 School District?
New York City Geographic District #15 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 49 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 26,693 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Graduation Rate
: 78% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 80% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
