P.s. 753 School For Career Development serves 362 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 753 School For Career Development 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. 753 School For Career Development's student population of 362 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 753 School For Career Development is 0.47, 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
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
23%
30%
Black
69%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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. 753 School For Career Development?
362 students attend P.s. 753 School For Career Development.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of P.s. 753 School For Career Development students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 753 School For Career Development?
P.s. 753 School For Career Development has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 753 School For Career Development offer ?
P.s. 753 School For Career Development offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 753 School For Career Development part of?
P.s. 753 School For Career Development is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 753 School For Career Development located?
P.s. 753 School For Career Development is located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 33 other public schools located in Crown Heights.
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