This report on at-risk students presents a general overview of the extent of the problem in the State of New York and current responses to it. Pupils-at-risk are defined as those whose school achievement and/or social behavior is negatively and seriously affected by educational, family, societal, or personal problems. These pupils are not necessarily those who have handicapping conditions, but those who require additional services in order to take full advantage of the available educational opportunities. The report is divided into the following four sections: (1) statistics on the size of the at-risk population; (2) statistics on student services staff available to identify and assist at-risk students; (3) brief descriptions of local programs or services in support of at-risk students; (4) summaries of State Education Department initiatives involving the Office of General Education. Local districts need, first, a commitment to serve all students, including those at risk, and, second, a plan to serve such pupils. The plan should provide for the early identification of at-risk students and prescribe the way to best offer assistance through school services and community services. The plan should also provide for courses in areas such as family living, or, in health education, should provide courses in substance abuse. (PS)