New York City Geographic District #28

New York City Geographic District #28 contains 50 schools, including 27 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 15 high schools, serving students in the local area. The district features a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with several standout institutions like PS 196 Grand Central Parkway, Queens High School For The Sciences At York College, and PS 101 School In The Gardens consistently ranking among the top schools in the state.

The district's high schools have a 84.3% four-year graduation rate, which is on par with the state average, but a slightly higher dropout rate of 4.9%. Performance on Regents exams and state assessments varies widely, with some schools like PS 196 and Queens High School For The Sciences achieving outstanding proficiency rates, while others struggle, particularly in math. The district's per-student spending ranges from $12,450 to $29,157, with an average of around $16,500, and student-teacher ratios vary from 9.2 to 19.3 students per teacher.

The data reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools in the district, with proficiency rates on the Algebra I Regents exam ranging from 8.16% at High School For Law Enforcement And Public Safety to 100% at Queens High School For The Sciences At York College. This suggests that factors like school leadership, teacher quality, and access to resources play a crucial role in student outcomes, and the district may need to implement targeted interventions to help improve performance at the lower-performing schools.