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The New York City Department of Education educates 1, 075,338 students in grades PK-12 in 1200 school buildings across the city. 10 regional districts, each containing about 120 schools, 2, 3 or 4 community school districts, and all public high schools within its geographical boundaries, serve the 5 boroughs of the city. Each Region has a Learning Support Center, which houses the instructional leadership team for the Region, as well as a full service Parent Support Office. Citywide districts cover Special Education Programs, Alternative High Schools & Programs, and Charter Schools. Early childhood programs include SuperStart Pre-Kindergarten, Universal Pre-kindergarten (UPK), Early Grade Class Size Reduction, Partners in Reading After-School Program and Summer Literacy Program. The Department of Education has added a new position, Parent Coordinator, and hired one for every school; their role is to provide information to parents about their child's school, the school system in general, address parental issues and concerns, support/encourage parental involvement in their children's education, and work with existing parent organizations. They are to be available to parents during school hours, as well as in the evenings and on weekends.

Citywide School Statistics (2004-2005): Student Enrollment: 1, 075,338 (Overall), 524,991 (PK/Elementary Schools), 252,000 (Intermediate/Middle Schools), 252,000 (High Schools), 33,062 (Alternative High Schools), 27,202 (Vocational High Schools), 22,603 (Special Education Schools). Number of schools/programs: 1,565. Number of students receiving special education services: 158,193. Number of students classified as English Language Learners: 143,575. Number of teachers: 68,503. Number of guidance counselors: 2,851. Number of librarians/media specialists: 764. Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1. Per-pupil cost (2001-2002): $11,627.

Region 1 (Bronx): 1 Fordham Plaza, Bronx NY 10458, 718-741-7090. Community school districts: 9, 10

60 Elementary Schools, 1 K-8 School, 28 Junior High, Intermediate & Middle Schools, 7 Secondary Schools, 34 High Schools, 1 Collaborative or Multi-graded, Un-graded School.

Region 2 (Bronx): 1230 Zerega Ave, Bronx NY 10462, 718-828-2440. Community school districts: 8, 11, 12.

65 Elementary Schools, 31 Junior High, Intermediate & Middle Schools, 7 Secondary Schools, 43 High Schools, 1 Collaborative or Multi-graded, Un-graded School.

Region 3 (Brooklyn, Queens): 30-48 Linden Place, Queens NY 11354, 718-281-7575. Community school districts: 25, 26, 28, 29.

92 Elementary Schools, 3 K-8 Schools, 23 Junior High, Intermediate & Middle Schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 23 High Schools.

Region 4 (Brooklyn, Queens): 28-11 Queens Plaza N., Queens NY 11101, 718-391-8300. Community school districts: 24, 30, 32.

63 Elementary Schools, 22 Junior High, Intermediate & Middle Schools, 1 Secondary School, 22 High Schools, 1 Collaborative or Multi-graded, Un-graded School.

Region 5 (Brooklyn, Queens): 82-01 Rockaway Blvd., Queens NY 11416, 718-642-5800. Community school districts: 19, 23, 27.

65 Elementary Schools, 7 K-8 Schools, 19 Junior High, Intermediate & Middle Schools, 4 Secondary Schools, 14 High Schools.

Region 6 (Brooklyn): 5619 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11234, 718-968-6100. Community school districts: 17, 18, 22.

61 Elementary Schools, 1 K-8 School, 23 Junior High, Intermediate & Middle Schools, 2 Secondary Schools, 28 High Schools.

Region 7 (Brooklyn, Staten Island): 715 Ocean Terrace, Staten Island NY 10301, 718-556-8350. Community districts: 20, 21, 31.

90 Elementary Schools, 24 Junior High, Intermediate & Middle Schools, 1 Secondary School, 19 High Schools, 1 K-12 School.

Region 8 (Brooklyn): 131 Livingston St, Brooklyn NY 11201, 718-935-3900. Community school districts: 13, 14, 15, 16.

82 Elementary Schools, 3 K-8 Schools, 28 Junior High, Intermediate & Middle Schools, 7 Secondary Schools, 66 High Schools, 1 K-12 School, 6 Collaborative or Multi-graded, Un-graded Schools.

Region 9 (Manhattan, Bronx): 333 7th Avenue, Manhattan NY 10001, 212-356-7500. Community school districts: 1, 2, 4, 7.

82 Elementary Schools, 3 K-8 Schools, 28 Junior High, Intermediate & Middle Schools, 7 Secondary Schools, 66 High Schools, 1 K-12 School, 6 Collaborative or Multi-graded, Un-graded Schools.

Region 10 (Manhattan): 4360 Broadway, Manhattan NY 10033, 917-521-3700. Community school districts: 3, 5, 6, 84.

51 Elementary Schools, 5 K-8 Schools, 29 Junior High, Intermediate & Middle Schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 18 High Schools, 1 Collaborative or Multi-graded, Un-graded Schools.