Factors that Impact New York City Public High School Graduation: Finding Barriers to Education through Data Analysis and Visualization

Author

Kyoung Kang, The Graduate Center, City University of New YorkFollow

Date of Degree

6-2024

Document Type

Capstone Project

Degree Name

M.S.

Program

Data Analysis & Visualization

Advisor

Michelle McSweeney

Subject Categories

Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | Secondary Education

Keywords

NYC Public High School graduation rates, Graduation disparities, Disabilities, Economic difficulties, Language barriers, NYC Public High School demographics

Abstract

This capstone project is to provide visual evidence about the factors related to high school graduation rates of New York City public high school students. By analyzing the NYC public high school data, including graduation rates, school survey results, and school funding allocations, this project explores the graduation gaps among different student bodies, such as ethnic groups and school locations. The graduation disparities across the five boroughs are further examined for students with disabilities, economic difficulties, and language barriers. School-level data is used to visualize the gaps in school performances and funding allocations across the five boroughs. Lastly, the visualization of the 2022-23 High School Quality Review and Survey Results for the six framework elements by school borough presents areas that each school borough should improve. The goal of these visualizations is to promote the importance of racial/ethnic diversity, student/family economic stability, English language learning programs, and student support services in schools to foster student success toward graduation.

Recommended Citation

Kang, Kyoung, "Factors that Impact New York City Public High School Graduation: Finding Barriers to Education through Data Analysis and Visualization" (2024). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gc_etds/5889