Nearly 1 in 7 NYC public school students were homeless last year: report
FOX5 New York | A growing number of New York City children are attending school without a permanent place to live, according to a new report from Advocates for Children of New York.
By the numbers:
The data shows that more than 154,000 public school students, nearly 1 in 7, experienced homelessness during the 2024–25 school year, marking a record high.
The numbers represent an increase across all five boroughs, with the highest rates reported in the Bronx, where more than 17% of students were without stable housing.
Manhattan followed with over 16%, while Staten Island saw rates above 5%, according to the organization’s findings.