NYC Chronic Absenteeism Trends Across Grades K–12 

School Years 2018–19 to 2024–25.

Figures reflect public school students in NYC DOE Districts 1–32 and District 75. Pre-Kindergarten (PK) is excluded to isolate compulsory K–12 schooling. Per NYSED guidelines, chronic absenteeism is defined as attending 90% or fewer of enrolled days (missing 10%+ of school days). Excludes charter schools, District 79
Chart: Liena ZagareSource: NYC Department of EducationCreated with Datawrapper