New York City Geographic District #19

New York City Geographic District #19 is home to 52 schools, including 23 elementary schools, 13 middle schools, and 16 high schools, serving students in the East New York and Cypress Hills neighborhoods of Brooklyn. The district demonstrates a wide range of academic performance, with some standout schools like PS 108 Sal Abbracciamento, PS 65, and The Fresh Creek School consistently outperforming the district and state averages, while others struggle to meet proficiency targets.

The high schools in the district have an average 4-year graduation rate of 84.3%, on par with the state average, but a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1%, significantly higher than the state average. Performance on state assessments and Regents exams varies widely, with some middle schools like Vista Academy and Junior High School 292 Margaret S Douglas showing promising results, particularly in 7th and 8th grade.

The majority of schools in New York City Geographic District #19 have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 79% to 100%, indicating a high-need student population. The district's average spending per student of $22,515 is higher than the state average, suggesting that resources are available, but may not be effectively targeted to address the disparities in academic performance across the schools.