P.S. 171 Patrick Henry

19 E 103rd St
New York, NY 10029
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
P.S. 171 Patrick Henry serves 772 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
P.S. 171 Patrick Henry placed in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 772 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in NY
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-79% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥90% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

P.S. 171 Patrick Henry ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

P.S. 171 Patrick Henry's student population of 772 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
772 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

P.S. 171 Patrick Henry is ranked within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of P.S. 171 Patrick Henry is 0.60, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
Overall Testing Rank
#712 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
55%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
10%
10%
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Hispanic
58%
28%
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Black
25%
17%
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White
4%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.60
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
52%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is P.S. 171 Patrick Henry's ranking?
P.S. 171 Patrick Henry is ranked #712 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 171 Patrick Henry?
772 students attend P.S. 171 Patrick Henry.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of P.S. 171 Patrick Henry students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 171 Patrick Henry?
P.S. 171 Patrick Henry has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.
What grades does P.S. 171 Patrick Henry offer ?
P.S. 171 Patrick Henry offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 171 Patrick Henry part of?

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 772 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-79% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥90% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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