P.s. 79 Horan School serves 250 students inquire with school.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 79 Horan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 79 Horan School's student population of 250 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Total Students
250 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 79 Horan School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
55%
31%
Black
38%
15%
White
4%
39%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.s. 79 Horan School often compared to?
P.s. 79 Horan Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.s. 79 Horan School?
250 students attend P.s. 79 Horan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of P.s. 79 Horan School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 79 Horan School?
P.s. 79 Horan School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What school district is P.s. 79 Horan School part of?
P.s. 79 Horan School is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
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