Serving 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 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
P.s. 175 Henry H Garnet's student population of 272 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 175 Henry H Garnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 175 Henry H Garnet 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3671 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
39%
30%
Black
50%
16%
White
7%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 175 Henry H Garnet's ranking?
P.s. 175 Henry H Garnet is ranked #3671 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 175 Henry H Garnet often compared to?
P.s. 175 Henry H Garnetis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 125 Ralph Bunche, Teachers College Community School, P.s. 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 52% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 175 Henry H Garnet?
272 students attend P.s. 175 Henry H Garnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of P.s. 175 Henry H Garnet students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 175 Henry H Garnet?
P.s. 175 Henry H Garnet has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 175 Henry H Garnet offer ?
P.s. 175 Henry H Garnet offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 175 Henry H Garnet part of?
P.s. 175 Henry H Garnet is part of New York City Geographic District # 5 School District.
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