The number of homeless students in New York City public schools reached a record high during the 2023-24 academic year, largely due to the arrival of thousands of migrant families. According to Advocates for Children of New York, 146,000 students were homeless, a 22% increase from the previous year. This means that 1 in 8 students in the system were homeless, including those living in shelters or doubled up in apartments with other families.
Number of Homeless Students in NYC Schools hits Record High, New Data Shows
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