Ps 176 serves 580 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 95% 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: 580 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 176 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 176's student population of 580 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
580 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ps 176 is 0.58, 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
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
50%
29%
Black
41%
16%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
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
89%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ps 176 often compared to?
Ps 176is often viewed alongside schools like Ps 723 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ps 176?
580 students attend Ps 176.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ps 176 students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 176?
Ps 176 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 176 offer ?
Ps 176 offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 176 part of?
Ps 176 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 176 located?
Ps 176 is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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