Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 175 Henry H Garnet ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 1% in NY)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 175 Henry H Garnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ps 175 Henry H Garnet's student population of 284 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ps 175 Henry H Garnet 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
42%
29%
Black
45%
16%
White
6%
41%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
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 175 Henry H Garnet often compared to?
Ps 175 Henry H Garnetis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 125 Ralph Bunche, Teachers College Community School, Ps 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 175 Henry H Garnet?
284 students attend Ps 175 Henry H Garnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Ps 175 Henry H Garnet students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 175 Henry H Garnet?
Ps 175 Henry H Garnet has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 175 Henry H Garnet offer ?
Ps 175 Henry H Garnet offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 175 Henry H Garnet part of?
Ps 175 Henry H Garnet is part of New York City Geographic District # 5 School District.
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