LA schools lost 26% of students since 2014 and hired 19% more staff. Make it make sense.

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Across the U.S., public‑school systems are experiencing:

  • Steep enrollment declines since 2014
  • Rising staffing levels despite fewer students
  • Ballooning administrative payrolls
  • Shrinking birth rates
  • Massive budget pressures as funding formulas lag reality

This is not unique to Los Angeles — it’s happening in:

  • New York City
  • Chicago
  • San Francisco
  • Portland
  • Seattle
  • Denver
  • Minneapolis
  • Boston