P.S. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center serves 179 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 92% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
P.S. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center's student population of 179 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.S. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
51%
29%
Black
37%
16%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
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. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center often compared to?
P.S. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Centeris often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 35 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.S. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center?
179 students attend P.S. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of P.S. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 5:1, 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 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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 School District.
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