NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21 serves 34,421 students across 40 schools in Kings County, experiencing 2.9% enrollment growth in the prior year. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1 with 2,663 teachers.

Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency reaches 62.0%, exceeding the state average of 53.5% by 8.5 percentage points. Reading proficiency stands at 54.0%, also above the state average of 45.8%. However, the graduation rate of 82.0% falls below New York's 86.2% state average by 4.2 percentage points, with a 5.0% dropout rate and 12.0% chronic absenteeism.

The district serves a diverse student population facing significant socioeconomic challenges. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 81.0% of enrollment, while 22.0% are English learners and 18.0% receive special education services. Racially, the district is 33.1% White, 26.6% Hispanic, 25.7% Asian, and 11.6% Black.

The district's grade configuration includes 22 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 12 high schools, reflecting a comprehensive K-12 structure. The combination of above-average proficiency in core subjects alongside lower-than-average graduation rates suggests variable student outcomes across grade levels. The high proportion of economically disadvantaged and English learner populations indicates substantial instructional and support resource demands.