NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10 serves 44,885 students across 84 schools in the Bronx, comprising 42 elementary, 13 middle, and 29 high schools. The district experienced a 3.5% enrollment decline from the prior year. With 3,863 teachers, the student-teacher ratio stands at 11.6:1.

Academically, the district's proficiency rates fall below state averages. Math proficiency reached 38.0% compared to the state average of 53.5%, while reading proficiency was 35.0% versus 45.8% statewide. The graduation rate of 87.0% slightly exceeds the state average of 86.2%, with a dropout rate of 4.0%. Chronic absenteeism affects 12.0% of students.

The district serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 87.0% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Demographic composition is 70.0% Hispanic, 14.5% Black, 7.4% Asian, and 5.7% White. Twenty percent of students are English learners, and 22.0% receive special education services.

These characteristics indicate a district managing significant socioeconomic challenges with relatively smaller class sizes. The gap between proficiency rates and state averages suggests resource allocation considerations, while the graduation rate indicates retention strength despite demographic complexities and declining enrollment trends.