Students with disabilities can succeed if they have the needed resources. Five-year graduation and dropout rates varied widely by need/resource category.
| NYC | Large 4 Cities | Urban/Suburban | Rural High Need | Average Need | Low Need | Total State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % High School Diploma | 0.2 | 0.26 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.54 | 0.79 | 0.43 |
| % Dropped Out | 0.41 | 0.48 | 0.3 | 0.28 | 0.21 | 0.09 | 0.29 |
Students who started 9th grade in 2001 after 5 years