New York City Geographic District #21 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 12 public high schools serving 12,227 students in New York City Geographic District #21 School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in New York.
Public High Schools in New York City Geographic District #21 School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Public High School in New York City Geographic District #21 School District have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
New York City Geographic District #21 School District, which is ranked #241 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 82% has increased from 74% over five school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 40 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 33,390 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 81% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
