Wide nabe gap for HS success

STUDENTS FROM wealthier Big Apple neighborhoods are more likely to graduate high school on time, according to a report to be released Wednesday.

The study, conducted by the research nonprofit Measure of America, found that even though city students often attend high schools outside their neighborhoods, where they live can still determine their academic success.

“This is a gap that was years in the making,” said Measure of America co-director Kristen Lewis. “Right now there aren’t enough good choices for New York City kids.”

The study found that more than 95% of public school students from Manhattan Community Boards 1 and 2, which includes Battery Park City, SoHo and Greenwich Village, graduated from high school on time in 2015, no matter where they went to school.

Nearly 61% of students from Bronx Community Board 5, which includes needier areas such as Morris Heights, Fordham South and Mount Hope, met that benchmark, even if they attended schools outside their neighborhoods.

Data from the 2010 census show the population of Manhattan Community Boards 1 and 2 is 78% white with a median household income of $111,579.

By contrast, the census shows the population of Bronx Community Board 5 is 67% Hispanic with a median household income of $24,753.

Similar patterns exist in neighborhoods around the city, according to the report.

Roughly 60% of city students attend high schools outside their neighborhoods.

Education Department spokeswoman Devora Kaye said the city has expanded programs to help homeless kids and English language learners get into better public high schools.

“We recognize the challenges families face as they navigate the high school enrollment process, and we’re working hard to address and improve this,” Kaye said.