"New York City saw a graduation rate of 81.2% in the 2024-2025 school year, a drop from 83.3% the previous year, marking the largest decline in over 20 years."
"The Department of Education noted that 5.2% of students dropped out, an increase from 4.7% the year before, indicating a troubling trend in student retention."
"The decline in graduation rates is attributed to fewer students receiving Regents waivers, with only 53.3% of the 2024 graduating class receiving them compared to 13.9% of the 2025 class."
"Graduation rates for students with disabilities fell to 59%, a 5.5 percentage point drop, while English Language Learner graduation rates decreased to 51%, reflecting significant challenges."
New York City's graduation rates fell to 81.2% in the 2024-2025 school year, a significant drop from 83.3% the previous year. This decline is the largest in over two decades. The statewide graduation rate was higher at 85.5%. The number of students dropping out increased to 5.2%. The Department of Education attributed the decline to fewer students receiving Regents waivers, which were more widely granted in previous years due to the pandemic. Graduation rates for students with disabilities and English Language Learners also saw notable decreases.
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