Educational Attainment
Education levels of New York adults 25+.
Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year (FRED GCT1502NY).
| Indicator | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher2023, ACS | 40.9% | 34.3% |
Schools
Public and private schools in New York.
Public schools reporting teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Public school enrollment (K-12)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Universities
Colleges and universities in New York.
College and graduate school students
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, undergraduate + graduate/professional, B14001 (2020 not released).
Graduation Rates
High school completion in New York.
Adults 25+ with a high school diploma or higher
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B15003 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rate2022-23, NCES | 87.0% | 87.0% |
Student Enrollment
K-12 enrollment in New York.
People enrolled in school (age 3+)
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B14001 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| K-12 public enrollment share of population2023, NCES | 12.3% | 14.6% |
Student-Teacher Ratios
Classroom staffing in New York.
Students per full-time teacher (public schools)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Full-time-equivalent public school teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
| Indicator | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Student-teacher ratio2023, NCES | 12.2 | 15.4 |
| Per-pupil spending2022, Census | $29,873 | $15,633 |