PS 811 CONNIE LEKAS SCHOOL

PS 811 CONNIE LEKAS SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 334 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 39 teachers, PS 811 CONNIE LEKAS SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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 811, also known as the Connie Lekas School, is a specialized District 75 school located in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn. District 75 provides citywide educational, vocational, and behavioral support programs for students with significant challenges, including those with autism, multiple disabilities, and emotional disturbances. The school is named in honor of Connie Lekas, a dedicated educator and advocate who spent decades working with students with special needs in the New York City public school system.

The school is specifically designed to provide a highly structured and supportive environment tailored to the unique learning styles and needs of its diverse student body. It focuses on personalized instruction, incorporating speech, occupational, and physical therapies into the daily curriculum to help students achieve greater independence. Beyond academics, PS 811 emphasizes the development of essential life skills and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its students to transition into their communities as successfully and confidently as possible.

For more information, contact PS 811 CONNIE LEKAS SCHOOL at (718) 769-6984 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.