2019-2020 Dropout Statistics

Interactive Dropout Data

This dashboard indicates the dropout rates by school district for the 2019-2020 school year. Click to access, then hover your mouse over a school district to view additional information and special considerations. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.

2019-20 Dropout Rate:

1.8% (8,561 dropouts reported)

2018-19 Dropout Rate:

2.0% (9,277 dropouts reported)

2017-18 Dropout Rate:

2.2% (10,180 dropouts reported)

Dropout Rates for the 2019-20 School Year

2020 Combined Data Release (XLS)

• Workbook Containing Both District and School Level Data

District Level Data (XLS)

• Dropout Rates by District and Race/Ethnicity
• Dropout Rates by District and Instructional Service Program Type

School Level Data (XLS)

• Dropout Rates by School, Gender, Race and Ethnicity
• Dropout Rates by School and Instructional Service Program Type

Special Considerations.

Alternative Education Campuses (AECs): In the 2019-20 school year, there were 93 Alternative Education Campuses located in 47 local education agencies (districts, BOCES and CSI). At least 90% of the students served at AEC schools are considered at high risk of dropping out.

Dropout Rate Calculation

Dropout Rate =

Number of dropouts during the 2019-20 School Year

DIVIDED BY

Total number of students that were part of the same membership base at any time during the 2019–20 School Year