P.s. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center serves 195 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Attendance Zone: PS 721M Manhattan Occupational Training Center serves a large attendance area of approximately 287.7 square miles in New York City, with a typical drive time of 15-20 minutes to the school and an average distance of 10.1 miles to the edge of the zone, extending up to 20.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center's student population of 195 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
195 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
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 P.s. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center often compared to?
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How many students attend P.s. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center?
195 students attend P.s. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of P.s. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center?
P.s. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center offer ?
P.s. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center part of?
P.s. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
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