2020-2021 Dropout Statistics

Interactive Dropout Data

This dashboard indicates the dropout rates by school district for the 2020-21 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.

2020-21 Dropout Rate:

1.8% (8,292 dropouts reported)

2019-20 Dropout Rate:

1.8% (8,561 dropouts reported)

2018-19 Dropout Rate:

2.0% (9,277 dropouts reported)

Dropout Rates for the 2020-21 School Year

2021 Combined Data Release (XLS)

• Workbook Containing Both District and School Level Data

District Level Data (XLS)

• Dropout Rates by District and Gender/Race/Ethnicity
• Dropout Rates by District and Instructional Program Service Type

School Level Data (XLS)

• Dropout Rates by School and Gender/Race/Ethnicity
• Dropout Rates by School and Instructional Program Service Type

Special Considerations.

Alternative Education Campuses (AECs): In the 2020-21 school year, there were 87 Alternative Education Campuses located in 44 local education agencies (districts, BOCES and CSI). At least 90% of the students served at AEC schools are considered at high risk of dropping out.