Ps 373 Brooklyn Transition Center

185 Ellery St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ps 373 Brooklyn Transition Center serves 453 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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Ps 373 Brooklyn Transition Center's student population of 453 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ps 373 Brooklyn Transition Center 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
34%
29%
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Black
53%
16%
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White
7%
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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0.60
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ps 373 Brooklyn Transition Center?
453 students attend Ps 373 Brooklyn Transition Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ps 373 Brooklyn Transition Center students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% 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 Ps 373 Brooklyn Transition Center?
Ps 373 Brooklyn Transition Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 373 Brooklyn Transition Center offer ?
Ps 373 Brooklyn Transition Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 373 Brooklyn Transition Center part of?
Ps 373 Brooklyn Transition Center is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 373 Brooklyn Transition Center located?
Ps 373 Brooklyn Transition Center is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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