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    Students, children, or youth who give evidence of high achievement capability in areas such as intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership capacity, or in specific academic fields, and who need services and activities not ordinarily provided by the school in order to fully develop those capabilities.
  • Estimated number of K-12 students enrolled in public schools (2015-2016)
    50.1 million
  • Funding through Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Student Education grant program (FY 2015)
    $10,000,000
  • Funding through Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Student Education grant program (FY 2014)
    $5,000,000
  • Funding through Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Student Education grant program (FY 2013)
    $0
  • Funding through Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Student Education grant program (FY 2009)
    $7,460,000
  • Total AP Exams taken (2014-2015)
    4,343,547
  • Total AP Exams taken (2013-2014)
    4,056,283
  • Total AP Exams taken (2012-2013)
    3,824,691
  • Total AP Exams taken (2011-2012)
    3,594,696
  • Percentage of scores of 3 or above on AP exams (2014-2015)
    57.5%
  • Percentage of scores of 3 or above on AP exams (2013-2014)
    58.7%
  • Percentage of scores of 3 or above on AP exams (2012-2013)
    58.6%
  • Percentage of scores of 3 or above on AP exams (2011-2012)
    58.8%
  • Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2015-2016)
    1,751
  • Number of schools offering International Baccalaureate programs (2013-2014)
    811
  • Does the legislation mandate that gifted students be served?
    No
  • Does the state require specific criteria/methods to identify gifted students?
    No
  • Is there legislation that mandates specialized training in gifted education for teachers of gifted students?
    No
  • Does gifted education legislation exist?
    Yes
    Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Grant Program