NCES ID: 3600099
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26 serves 29,116 students across 34 schools in Queens County, with enrollment declining 1.6% from the prior year. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1 supported by 2,518 teachers.
Academic performance substantially exceeds state benchmarks. Math proficiency reaches 80.0% compared to the state average of 53.5%, while reading proficiency stands at 72.0% versus 45.8% statewide. The graduation rate of 92.0% outpaces the state average of 86.2%, with a dropout rate of 2.0%. Chronic absenteeism registers at 8.0%.
The student population reflects significant economic and linguistic diversity. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 64.0% of enrollment, while 11.0% are English learners and 17.0% receive special education services. The district's racial composition is 54.9% Asian, 20.8% Hispanic, 11.0% White, and 9.4% Black.
The elementary-focused school configuration includes 23 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 6 high schools. Despite serving a student body with considerable economic disadvantage and language diversity needs, the district demonstrates academic outcomes substantially above state measures across all three key performance indicators. The slight enrollment decline and 8.0% chronic absenteeism rate warrant monitoring, though these metrics remain within typical ranges for large urban districts.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 5, 2026.
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Total Students
29,116
Schools
34
Graduation Rate
92.0%
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
80.0%
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