P.s. 79 Horan School serves 217 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.s. 79 Horan School's student population of 217 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
The diversity score of P.s. 79 Horan School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
56%
30%
Black
39%
15%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
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
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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?
217 students attend P.s. 79 Horan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of P.s. 79 Horan School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 New York City Special Schools - District 75.
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