NYC CHARTER SCHOOLS SEE SIGNIFICANT ENROLLMENT GROWTH DESPITE PANDEMIC
Public Charters See 7% – Nearly 10,000 Student – Overall Enrollment Growth;
English Language Learners Grow By 16%
(NEW YORK, N.Y.) – Following the release of new school enrollment data from the New York State Education Department, the New York City Charter School Center today announced that the City’s 267 public charter schools saw significant enrollment growth despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, New York City public charter schools saw a 7% enrollment growth (nearly 10,000 students) across the board, continuing a five-year trend.
Enrollment increased in all subgroups with a notable 16% increase in enrollment of English Language Learners (multi-lingual learners) – demonstrating the strong, inter-borough support for charter schools, and a recognition of the sector’s commitment to providing quality education for all students.
Highlights of the data include:
Percent Growth of School Year 2020-21 Student Enrollment in NYC Charter Schools by Subgroup
“These numbers reflect the extraordinary work the City’s public charter schools have done under extraordinary circumstances to educate students and support families,” said James Merriman, CEO of the New York City Charter School Center. “More NYC families are able to choose the educational option that best fits their child, and now over 138,000 New York City students fill the halls and virtual classrooms of our rich and diverse public charter school community.”
Overall Enrollment Growth 2015-2021
ELL Enrollment Growth 2015-2021
Students with Disabilities Enrollment Growth 2015-2021
More details on the latest enrollment data can be found HERE.
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