Ps 79 Horan School serves 258 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 97% 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: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 79 Horan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 79 Horan School's student population of 258 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ps 79 Horan School is 0.53, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
59%
29%
Black
36%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ps 79 Horan School often compared to?
Ps 79 Horan Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 169 Robert F Kennedy by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ps 79 Horan School?
258 students attend Ps 79 Horan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ps 79 Horan School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 79 Horan School?
Ps 79 Horan School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 79 Horan School offer ?
Ps 79 Horan School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 79 Horan School part of?
Ps 79 Horan School is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
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