NCES ID: 3600092
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15 serves 27,577 students across 49 schools in Kings County, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.0:1 and 2,506 teachers. The district experienced a 2.1% enrollment decline from the prior year.
Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 65.0%, exceeding the state average of 53.5% by 11.5 percentage points. Reading proficiency reaches 59.0% compared to the state average of 45.8%, representing a 13.2 percentage point advantage. However, the graduation rate of 78.0% falls notably below the state average of 86.2%.
The district serves a diverse student population with significant support needs. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 59.0% of enrollment, while 15.0% are English learners and 24.0% receive special education services. Racial composition includes 37.6% Hispanic, 29.6% White, 15.2% Asian, and 11.2% Black students.
Chronic absenteeism affects 11.0% of the student population, and the dropout rate is 6.0%. These attendance and completion metrics suggest potential barriers to educational continuity. The combination of above-average proficiency rates with below-average graduation outcomes indicates that while students demonstrate competency in core subjects, additional factors may impact secondary completion and transition outcomes.
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Total Students
27,577
Schools
49
Graduation Rate
78.0%
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2024-25
State Data Year: 2023-24
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
65.0%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
NY Performance Levels:
Regents exams are New York State high school exit exams. Pass rate is % scoring 65+ (Level 3+).
Source: New York State Education Department (NYSED), 2023-24 School Year