P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School (2025-26 Ranking)

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P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School

2697 Westchester Ave
Bronx, NY 10461

P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School serves 495 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 495 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
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:

School Overview

P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School's student population of 495 students has declined by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School
9	1
10	8
11	5
12	12
Not Listed	469

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Total Students

495 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School
2023	484
2022	522
2021	586
2020	533
2019	533
2018	545
2017	545
2016	561
2015	535
2014	524
2013	505
2012	511
2011	514
2010	531
2009	481

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

87 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School
2023	85
2022	96
2021	78
2020	71
2019	71
2018	74
2017	74
2016	74
2015	75
2014	82
2013	80
2012	79
2011	89
2010	83
2009	72

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School Rankings

The 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.

This School

State Level (NY)

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	6:1	11:1	5:1
2022	5:1	11:1	5:1
2021	8:1	12:1	6:1
2020	8:1	13:1	5:1
2019	8:1	13:1	5:1
2018	7:1	14:1	5:1
2017	7:1	13:1	5:1
2016	8:1	14:1	5:1
2015	7:1	14:1	5:1
2014	6:1	14:1	5:1
2013	6:1	14:1	5:1
2012	6:1	14:1	5:1
2011	6:1	13:1	5:1
2010	6:1	13:1	5:1
2009	7:1	13:1	5:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	1%	1%	2%
2022	1%	1%	2%
2021	1%	1%	2%
2020	1%	1%	2%
2019	1%	1%	2%
2014	1%	1%	1%
2013	1%	1%	2%
2012	1%	1%	1%
2011	1%	1%	1%

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Asian

10%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	3%	10%	10%
2022	3%	10%	9%
2021	2%	10%	9%
2020	2%	9%	8%
2019	2%	9%	8%
2018	2%	9%	7%
2017	2%	9%	7%
2016	3%	9%	7%
2015	3%	9%	7%
2014	4%	9%	7%
2013	4%	9%	6%
2012	4%	9%	6%
2011	4%	8%	6%
2010	5%	8%	5%
2009	4%	9%	5%

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Hispanic

58%

30%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	59%	29%	41%
2022	59%	29%	41%
2021	58%	28%	41%
2020	58%	27%	40%
2019	58%	27%	40%
2018	59%	26%	40%
2017	59%	26%	40%
2016	56%	26%	40%
2015	58%	25%	40%
2014	57%	25%	39%
2013	57%	24%	38%
2012	57%	23%	37%
2011	55%	22%	37%
2010	54%	22%	36%
2009	55%	21%	35%

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Black

35%

16%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	34%	16%	33%
2022	34%	16%	34%
2021	35%	17%	35%
2020	33%	17%	36%
2019	33%	17%	36%
2018	33%	17%	38%
2017	33%	17%	38%
2016	35%	18%	38%
2015	33%	18%	39%
2014	34%	18%	39%
2013	33%	18%	40%
2012	34%	18%	42%
2011	36%	19%	43%
2010	36%	19%	43%
2009	36%	19%	44%

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White

40%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	2%	40%	12%
2022	2%	41%	13%
2021	3%	41%	13%
2020	6%	43%	13%
2019	6%	43%	13%
2018	6%	44%	14%
2017	6%	44%	14%
2016	6%	44%	14%
2015	6%	45%	13%
2014	4%	46%	14%
2013	4%	47%	13%
2012	4%	48%	14%
2011	4%	49%	13%
2010	4%	51%	15%
2009	4%	51%	14%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.54

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	0.54	0.73	0.70
2022	0.54	0.72	0.70
2021	0.55	0.72	0.70
2020	0.56	0.71	0.70
2019	0.56	0.71	0.70
2018	0.54	0.71	0.68
2017	0.54	0.71	0.68
2016	0.57	0.70	0.68
2015	0.56	0.70	0.67
2014	0.57	0.69	0.68
2013	0.57	0.69	0.68
2012	0.56	0.68	0.67
2011	0.57	0.68	0.67
2010	0.58	0.66	0.67
2009	0.57	0.66	0.67

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

96%

54%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	95%	53%	87%
2022	93%	51%	86%
2021	94%	52%	87%
2020	92%	50%	84%
2019	92%	50%	84%
2018	56%	48%	61%
2017	56%	48%	61%
2016	53%	44%	60%
2015	56%	45%	61%
2014	98%	42%	94%
2013	15%	41%	13%
2012	70%	42%	64%
2011	70%	41%	64%

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Eligible for (17-18)

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2018)
Year	P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2018	1%	5%	1%
2017	1%	5%	1%
2015	1%	6%	1%
2012	6%	7%	5%
2011	7%	7%	4%
2008	5%	8%	4%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

New York City Special Schools - District 75

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School?

495 students attend P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

58% of P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.

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 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School part of?

P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School is part of New York City Special Schools - District 75.

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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 495 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education