Multilingual Learners and NYC Charter Schools

2020-21

Multilingual Learners/English Language Learners (MLLs) now comprise 7.03% of enrollment in NYC public charter schools (traditional district schools enroll 13.86%). Charter schools remain committed to recruiting and providing services to MLL students.

MLL enrollment in charter school kindergartens (a key entrance grade) has increased from 9.24% in SY 2015-16 to 11.81% in SY 2019-20 – an overall 28% increase.

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charter schools featured a preference for MLLs in their 2020-21 admission lotteries

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charter schools enroll a higher proportion of MLLs in their schools than the citywide average of 13.86%

2018-19 ELA Proficiency, multilingual Learners

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Source: NYSED IRS Public School Enrollment 2019-20, the most recent data available.

2018-19 Math Proficiency, multilingual Learners

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Source: NYSED IRS Public School Enrollment 2019-20, the most recent data available.

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