High School For Public Service (Closed 2007)

High School For Public Service serves 290 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
290 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of High School For Public Service by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
85%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in High School For Public Service.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
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Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend High School For Public Service?
290 students attend High School For Public Service.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of High School For Public Service students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School For Public Service?
High School For Public Service has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Public Service offer ?
High School For Public Service offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is High School For Public Service part of?
High School For Public Service is part of New York City Geographic District #17 School District.

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