2017-18 Dropout Statistics

Interactive Dropout Data

This dashboard indicates the dropout rates by school district for the 2017-2018 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.

2017-18 Dropout Rate:

2.2% (10,180 dropouts reported)

2016-17 Dropout Rate:

2.3% (10,421 dropouts reported)

2015-16 Dropout Rate:

2.3% (10,530 dropouts reported)

Dropout Rates for the 2017-18 School Year

2018 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 2017-18 school year, there were 95 Alternative Education Campuses located in 48 local education agencies (districts, BOCES and CSI). Over 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 2017-18 School Year

DIVIDED BY

Total number of students that were part of the same membership base at any time during the 2017–18 School Year