Chronic Absenteeism in NYC: High-Adversity Students

Percentage of chronically absent public school students from 2018–19 through 2024–25

Figures reflect public school students in NYC DOE Districts 1–32 and District 75. Per NYSED guidelines, chronic absenteeism is defined as attending 90% or fewer of enrolled days (missing 10%+ of school days). 
Chart: Liena ZagareSource: NYC Department of EducationCreated with Datawrapper