Our Research And Findings
Our Survey
Survey Administration
Conducted 2017-2019
9 schools
424 student surveys (grades 9-12)
70 adult surveys (administrators, teachers, and staff)
494 total surveys
Surveys represented geographically, racially, and socioeconomically diverse experiences across NYC DOE
Results
3 Overarching Themes
1. Most students are aware of racial segregation in schools
2. Most students feel that their race plays a role in the degree to which they're supported by staff
3. Most students notice that students of color are more harshly punished than their counterparts
8 Key Findings
Students in high achieving schools generally felt an overwhelming pressure to succeed
Students at "elite" schools generally felt the schooling system works well
White students generally felt they were treated fairly
Students attending predominantly White schools generally viewed disproportionality as the result of individual failure
Black, Latinx, and Muslim students generally felt isolated at predominantly White and Asian schools
Students in predominantly Black and Latinx schools generally did not have a favorable schooling experience
The absence of teachers of color generally impacted the schooling experience for students and staff
Students generally wanted “diversity” in their schools