NYC Student Homelessness Reaches Record High

Over 146,000 students in New York City public schools faced homelessness during the 2023-24 school year, marking a significant increase from the previous year.

The number of homeless students in NYC public schools rose by 23% from the prior year, affecting nearly one in eight students.
Factors contributing to this crisis include an influx of migrant families and ongoing housing affordability issues in the city.
Homeless students face significant educational challenges, with higher rates of chronic absenteeism and lower proficiency in English and math.
Advocates call for changes to the Foundation Aid formula to better support students in temporary housing by providing additional per-pupil funding.
Efforts to address the crisis include improving transportation, increasing housing vouchers, and hiring more staff to support homeless students.