P.S. 469-bronx School For Continuous Learning serves 597 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 469-bronx School For Continuous Learning 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. 469-bronx School For Continuous Learning's student population of 597 students has grown by 88% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.S. 469-bronx School For Continuous Learning is 0.59, 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
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
55%
29%
Black
32%
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
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. 469-bronx School For Continuous Learning often compared to?
How many students attend P.S. 469-bronx School For Continuous Learning?
597 students attend P.S. 469-bronx School For Continuous Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of P.S. 469-bronx School For Continuous Learning students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 469-bronx School For Continuous Learning?
P.S. 469-bronx School For Continuous Learning has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 469-bronx School For Continuous Learning offer ?
P.S. 469-bronx School For Continuous Learning offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 469-bronx School For Continuous Learning part of?
P.S. 469-bronx School For Continuous Learning is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 469-bronx School For Continuous Learning located?
P.S. 469-bronx School For Continuous Learning is located in the Norwood neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 9 other public schools located in Norwood.
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