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NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4

New York · Public School District
29
Schools
10,807
Students
Per-Pupil Spend
83.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+31pp vs nat'l
92.6%
Graduation Rate
+6.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4 is a public school district in New York serving 10,807 students across 29 schools. It includes 18 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. 83% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are strong, with a district median of 76/100.

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District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure
National avg $14,347
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
29
Schools
10,807
Students
83%
Free Lunch
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.6%
Opportunity Score76/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.6% graduation rate — 6.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 76/100, well above the national median of 50 — a positive signal for long-term mobility outcomes.
Range of school options
With 29 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
83% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4?
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4 has 29 public schools, serving a total of 10,807 students.
What is the graduation rate for NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4?
The graduation rate is 92.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4?
83% of students in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4?
No, NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4 serve?
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4?
The median opportunity score across schools in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4 is 76/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.