New York City Geographic District # 2 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 118 public schools serving 54,297 students in New York City Geographic District # 2 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in New York City Geographic District # 2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
New York City Geographic District # 2 School District, which is ranked #63 of all 1,019 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 83% has increased from 77% over five school years.
How many schools belong to New York City Geographic District # 2 School District?
New York City Geographic District # 2 School District manages 118 public schools serving 54,297 students.
What is the rank of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District?
New York City Geographic District # 2 School District is ranked #63 out of 1,019 school districts in New York (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), 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 # 2 School District?
33% of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District?
New York City Geographic District # 2 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 118 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 54,297 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Graduation Rate
: 83% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall District Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 94% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
