P.s. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center serves 176 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- 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 176 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center is 0.64, 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
4:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
46%
30%
Black
38%
16%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
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
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How many students attend P.s. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center?
176 students attend P.s. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of P.s. 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 4:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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