1. Detroit Public Schools, Michigan – Detroit Public Schools have been plagued by low academic achievement, financial mismanagement, and crumbling infrastructure.
2. Los Angeles Unified School District, California – Los Angeles Unified School District has a high dropout rate and struggles with overcrowded classrooms and budget deficits.
3. Chicago Public Schools, Illinois – Chicago Public Schools face a high rate of violence, budget cuts, and low academic performance.
4. Philadelphia City School District, Pennsylvania – Philadelphia City School District has a history of poor standardized test scores, overcrowded schools, and budget deficits.
5. Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Florida – Miami-Dade County Public Schools have a high dropout rate, low graduation rates, and overcrowded classrooms.
6. Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Ohio – Cleveland Metropolitan School District struggles with low academic achievement, high dropout rates, and financial mismanagement.
7. Baltimore City Public Schools, Maryland – Baltimore City Public Schools face issues of low academic performance, high dropout rates, and budget deficits.
8. St. Louis Public Schools, Missouri – St. Louis Public Schools have a high dropout rate, low proficiency rates in reading and math, and financial struggles.
9. New Orleans Public Schools, Louisiana – New Orleans Public Schools face challenges with low academic achievement, high dropout rates, and budget deficits.
10. Newark Public Schools, New Jersey – Newark Public Schools have a high dropout rate, low standardized test scores, and issues with violence and safety.