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NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11

New York · Public School District
62
Schools
30,451
Students
Per-Pupil Spend
83.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+31pp vs nat'l
77.9%
Graduation Rate
-8.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11 is a public school district in New York serving 30,451 students across 62 schools. It includes 31 elementary, 14 middle, 17 high schools. Its graduation rate of 77.9% is below the national average of 86.5%. 84% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (62)
Elementary Schools31 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure
National avg $14,347
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
62
Schools
30,451
Students
84%
Free Lunch
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate77.9%
Opportunity Score40/100
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 62 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 77.9%, graduation is 8.6 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
84% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11?
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11 has 62 public schools, serving a total of 30,451 students.
What is the graduation rate for NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11?
The graduation rate is 77.9%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11?
84% of students in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11?
No, NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11 serve?
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11?
The median opportunity score across schools in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11 is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.