PS 79 HORAN SCHOOL

PS 79 HORAN SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 235 students. With about 41 teachers, PS 79 HORAN SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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.

P.S. 79, also known as the Horan School, is a public elementary school located in East Harlem, New York City. Serving students in grades Pre-K through 5, the school is situated on East 120th Street and operates within the New York City Department of Education’s District 4. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body.

The Horan School places a strong emphasis on fostering a strong school community through collaboration between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. With a curriculum designed to meet New York State standards, the school offers various programs aimed at enhancing literacy, mathematics, and arts education. By integrating both traditional instruction and enrichment activities, P.S. 79 strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining a focus on cultivating responsible and engaged young citizens.

For more information, contact PS 79 HORAN SCHOOL at (212) 369-3134 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

55 E 120TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10035
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PS 79 HORAN SCHOOL is a public school in NEW YORK, NY with about 235 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Special Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
235
Teachers:
41.03
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 235 students

Hispanic/Latino
65.5%
Black or African American
26.4%
White
6.0%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Two or more races
0.4%

Female
28.5%
Male
71.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.