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Racial Disparities

During the 2018-2019 school year, Black and Latinx students represented 67% of the student body, but were involved in 84% of suspensions in New York City schools.

 

Suspensions in New York City school districts, 2018-19
 

Suspensions

84% of 2018-19 suspensions in NYC were for infractions that did not require a suspension according to Department of Education guidelines.