P.s. 811

P.s. 811 serves 599 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

P.s. 811's student population of 599 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of P.s. 811 is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
60%
30%
Black
30%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend P.s. 811?
599 students attend P.s. 811.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of P.s. 811 students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 811?
P.s. 811 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 811 offer ?
P.s. 811 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 811 part of?
In what neighborhood is P.s. 811 located?
P.s. 811 is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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