Public School Dropout Rate
What does this measure?
This indicator tracks the Public School Dropout Rate in New York State as a whole and several Mid-Hudson counties for select years from 2009-2010 to 2022-2023. The dropout rate is a key metric for evaluating the success of a school system, representing the percentage of students who leave school without a high school diploma. Analyzing these rates over time can highlight trends in student retention and the overall effectiveness of educational programs.
Summary Statement
The public school dropout rates across the analyzed New York counties and the state as a whole have shown a general decline over the past decade. Sullivan County consistently recorded the highest dropout rates, peaking at 12.1% in 2013-2014 and remaining high at 8.5% in the most recent year reported (2022-2023). In contrast, Putnam County consistently had the lowest rates, with its highest rate at 3.1% in 2019-2020 and its lowest at 1.3% in multiple years. Westchester County also maintained low dropout rates, staying between 2.0% and 4.5% over the period. Overall, New York State's dropout rate has improved from 8.6% in 2009-2010 to 4.2% in 2022-2023.
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