PS 721 MANHATTAN OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING CENTER

www.721monline.org

179 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

PS 721, also known as the Manhattan Occupational Training Center (MOTC), is a specialized New York City public school dedicated to serving students with disabilities, typically ranging from ages 15 to 21. Located in the West Village, the school focuses on providing a transition-based curriculum designed to prepare students for life after high school. Rather than a traditional academic focus, the program emphasizes functional life skills, vocational training, and community integration to help students achieve the highest level of independence possible.

The school’s instructional approach is highly individualized, often incorporating hands-on learning experiences and career-readiness training. By partnering with local businesses and community organizations, PS 721 provides students with opportunities to develop essential work habits and social skills in real-world settings. Ultimately, the school serves as a supportive environment that bridges the gap between structured special education services and adulthood, aiming to equip its students with the skills necessary to participate actively and meaningfully in their communities.

179

Total Students

38.6

Full-Time Teachers

4.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 721 MANHATTAN OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	91
Black	66
Asian	5
Two or More	2

Hispanic
91 (50.8 %)
Black
66 (36.9 %)
White
15 (8.4 %)
Asian
5 (2.8 %)
Two or More
2 (1.1 %)

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:	(212)675-7926
Website:	http://www.721monline.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	183
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 4

Grade 10 2

Grade 11 6

Grade 12 4

Ungraded 163

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 721 MANHATTAN OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING CENTER
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	4
Grade 10	2
Grade 11	6
Grade 12	4
Ungraded	163

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 721 MANHATTAN OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING CENTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	65	36.3%
Male	114	63.7%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)