Ps 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center

250 W Houston St
New York, NY 10014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 189 students in grades 6-12, 
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Ps 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center's student population of 189 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
189 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ps 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
50%
29%
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Black
35%
16%
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White
11%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ps 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center often compared to?
Ps 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Ps 35 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ps 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center?
189 students attend Ps 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ps 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center?
Ps 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center offer ?
Ps 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center part of?
Ps 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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