PS 171 PATRICK HENRY

PS 171 PATRICK HENRY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 722 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, PS 171 PATRICK HENRY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PS 171 PATRICK HENRY, located at 19 East 103rd Street in East Harlem, serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. As a public school within the New York City Department of Education, it is situated in a vibrant neighborhood and operates with a focus on providing comprehensive academic programming to meet the needs of its local community. The school is known for its efforts to integrate core curriculum standards with supportive services, aiming to foster a learning environment that prepares students for high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, PS 171 plays an active role in the East Harlem community by fostering partnerships with local organizations and encouraging family engagement. The school typically emphasizes a supportive school culture, often incorporating enrichment programs, arts, and extracurricular activities to provide a well-rounded education. By focusing on both cognitive development and social-emotional growth, the administration and faculty work to address the unique challenges and opportunities present in the District 4 school system, striving to improve student outcomes and maintain a strong connection with the surrounding neighborhood.

For more information, contact PS 171 PATRICK HENRY at (212) 860-5801 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.