Nyc's Public Schools Struggle as 900+ Fail to Educate Students

WHO:

IJR - New York City public schools

NY Post - Success Academy

WHAT:

IJR - Almost half of New York City public schools have nearly half of their students failing.

NY Post - More than 900 New York City public schools have fewer than half their students passing math, reading, or both on state exams.

NY Post - The report indicates that the public school system spends more than double the national average per student.

WHERE:

IJR - New York City

NY Post - New York City public schools

WHEN:

NY Post - The report was released on a Tuesday.

WHY:

NY Post - The public school system is described as being infested with grade inflation and grade fixing.

HOW:

NY Post - The report highlights issues of accountability within the New York City public school system.

(UPDATED July 7, 2026 19:38 UTC)

A recent report reveals that nearly half of New York City public schools are struggling, with more than 900 schools reporting that fewer than half of their students are passing math, reading, or both on state exams. The findings also indicate that the public school system spends more than double the national average per student, while issues of grade inflation and grade fixing have been highlighted as significant problems. Accountability within the New York City public school system is under scrutiny, raising concerns about the effectiveness of education in the city.