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NYC High School Under Fire for Passing Failing Students

1/8/2026

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New York City Department of Education (DOE) is investigating Flushing High School in Queens for allegedly passing failing students, including those who do not attend class.
Chaunte Thompson, the math assistant principal at Flushing High School, implemented a policy that sets a minimum 55% regardless of performance.
Teachers say this policy undermines student learning and accountability.
Flushing High School has an 85% graduation rate.
It has struggled academically for years.

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New York City Department of Education (DOE) is investigating Flushing High School in Queens for allegedly passing failing students, including those who do not attend class.
Chaunte Thompson, the math assistant principal at Flushing High School, implemented a policy that sets a minimum 55% regardless of performance.
Teachers say this policy undermines student learning and accountability.
Flushing High School has an 85% graduation rate.
It has struggled academically for years.