Large School Districts Hire More Security Officers Than Counselors
Posted by The 74 Million on March 27, 2017
Data Shows 3 of the 5 Biggest School Districts Hire More Security Officers Than Counselors
Many of America’s biggest school districts have prioritized security officers over counselors. In Houston, that means there’s only one counselor for every 1,175 students.
School security officers outnumber counselors in four out of the 10 largest public school districts in the country — including three of the top five — according to data obtained by The 74.
New York City, Chicago, Miami-Dade County, and Houston schools all employ more security staff than counselors. New York City, Chicago and Miami-Dade are all among the nation’s five biggest school districts.
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