Table 2.
The two study schools that served students with demographics typical of the range of non-selective New York City public high schools
| Asian (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | White (%) | Special needs (%) | ELLs (%) | Free lunch (%) | HS grad (%) | College ready (%) | Post-secondary enrollment (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mature school | 2 | 26 | 71 | 1 | 28 | 10 | 77 | 75 | 10 | 42 |
| New school | 1 | 14 | 82 | 3 | 28 | 25 | 80 | < 60 | 18 | 35 |
Demographic data is for the 2013–2014 school year and student performance data is for the year prior to joining PERC. “College Ready” refers to NYC DOE standards (https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/learning/college-and-career-planning/college-and-career-glossary)