NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8 serves 24,271 students across 51 schools in the Bronx, with a relatively stable enrollment declining 1.0% from the prior year. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1 across 2,038 teachers.

Academic performance metrics indicate significant gaps relative to state averages. Math proficiency stands at 42.0% compared to the state average of 53.5%, while reading proficiency is 36.0% versus 45.8% statewide. The graduation rate of 73.0% trails the state average of 86.2%, with an 8.0% dropout rate and 15.0% chronic absenteeism rate.

The district serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 89.0% of students qualifying for economic disadvantage. Student composition reflects 65.2% Hispanic, 19.4% Black, 7.8% Asian, and 5.0% White students. The district supports 17.0% English learners and serves 25.0% students with disabilities.

The high concentration of economically disadvantaged students and substantial special education and English learner populations present significant resource demands. The performance gaps relative to state averages suggest challenges in academic achievement across core subjects, with particularly low reading proficiency rates. Chronic absenteeism levels above typical district averages may contribute to academic outcomes. The school structure provides 22 elementary, 12 middle, and 17 high schools across the large student population.