P.s. 176 serves 623 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 176 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 176's student population of 623 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
623 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 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
53%
30%

Black
38%
16%

White
5%
40%

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%
54%

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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.s. 176 often compared to?
P.s. 176is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 723 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.s. 176?
623 students attend P.s. 176.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of P.s. 176 students are Hispanic, 38% 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 P.s. 176?
P.s. 176 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 176 offer ?
P.s. 176 offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 176 part of?
P.s. 176 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 176 located?
P.s. 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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