JM RAPPORT SCHOOL FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT

357 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The **JM Rapport School for Career Development (P721X)**, located at 470 Jackson Avenue in the Bronx, is a specialized educational institution operating within the New York City Department of Education. It serves as a District 75 school, which is specifically designed to provide tailored instructional support and specialized services for students with disabilities, including those with autism, emotional challenges, and various learning needs.

The school’s mission centers on the integration of rigorous academics with comprehensive career and life-skills training. By providing a structured and supportive environment, JM Rapport aims to empower students to reach their full potential while preparing them for life beyond the classroom. The curriculum emphasizes vocational readiness, helping students develop the practical skills, independence, and self-advocacy necessary to transition successfully into adulthood, higher education, or the workforce.

357

Total Students

54.1

Full-Time Teachers

6.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

110.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JM RAPPORT SCHOOL FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	227
Black	116
Asian	3
Two or More	2
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
227 (63.6 %)
Black
116 (32.5 %)
White
5 (1.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)
Two or More
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
Phone:	(718)993-5581
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	394
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 84

Grade 10 43

Grade 11 34

Grade 12 18

Ungraded 178