P.S. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School serves 484 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School 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. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School's student population of 484 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.S. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School is 0.54, 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
6:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
59%
29%
Black
34%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
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
95%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.S. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School?
484 students attend P.S. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of P.S. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School?
P.S. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School offer ?
P.S. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School part of?
P.S. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School located?
P.S. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School is located in the Pelham Bay neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Pelham Bay.
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