P.s. 79 Horan School (2026 Ranking)

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P.s. 79 Horan School

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

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">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

Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

Community Size

Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Student Attention

Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

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

Special education school

Grades Offered

n/a

Total Students

217 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 79 Horan School
2023	224
2022	258
2021	262
2020	262
2019	262
2018	261
2017	261
2016	264
2015	255
2014	249
2013	270
2012	290
2011	313
2010	327
2009	341

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

47 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 79 Horan School
2023	48
2022	47
2021	48
2020	46
2019	46
2018	41
2017	41
2016	37
2015	46
2014	42
2013	54
2012	57
2011	58
2010	56
2009	50

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The 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.

This School

State Level (NY)

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 79 Horan School	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	5:1	11:1	5:1
2022	5:1	11:1	5:1
2021	5:1	12:1	6:1
2020	6:1	13:1	5:1
2019	6:1	13:1	5:1
2018	6:1	14:1	5:1
2017	6:1	13:1	5:1
2016	7:1	14:1	5:1
2015	6:1	14:1	5:1
2014	6:1	14:1	5:1
2013	5:1	14:1	5:1
2012	5:1	14:1	5:1
2011	5:1	13:1	5:1
2010	6:1	13:1	5:1
2009	7:1	13:1	5:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2020)
Year	P.s. 79 Horan School	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2020	1%	1%	2%
2019	1%	1%	2%
2018	1%	2%	1%
2017	1%	2%	1%
2014	1%	1%	1%
2013	1%	1%	2%
2012	2%	1%	1%
2011	1%	1%	1%

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Asian

10%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	P.s. 79 Horan School	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2022	1%	10%	9%
2021	1%	10%	9%
2020	2%	9%	8%
2019	2%	9%	8%
2016	2%	9%	7%
2015	2%	9%	7%
2014	2%	9%	7%
2013	2%	9%	6%
2012	3%	9%	6%
2011	2%	8%	6%
2010	1%	8%	5%

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Hispanic

56%

30%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 79 Horan School	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	59%	29%	41%
2022	59%	29%	41%
2021	61%	28%	41%
2020	63%	27%	40%
2019	63%	27%	40%
2018	63%	26%	40%
2017	63%	26%	40%
2016	63%	26%	40%
2015	61%	25%	40%
2014	61%	25%	39%
2013	60%	24%	38%
2012	60%	23%	37%
2011	60%	22%	37%
2010	62%	22%	36%
2009	61%	21%	35%

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Black

39%

15%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 79 Horan School	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	37%	16%	33%
2022	36%	16%	34%
2021	34%	17%	35%
2020	29%	17%	36%
2019	29%	17%	36%
2018	30%	17%	38%
2017	30%	17%	38%
2016	31%	18%	38%
2015	33%	18%	39%
2014	33%	18%	39%
2013	34%	18%	40%
2012	32%	18%	42%
2011	34%	19%	43%
2010	32%	19%	43%
2009	33%	19%	44%

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White

40%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 79 Horan School	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	3%	40%	12%
2022	3%	41%	13%
2021	3%	41%	13%
2020	4%	43%	13%
2019	4%	43%	13%
2018	6%	44%	14%
2017	6%	44%	14%
2016	4%	44%	14%
2015	4%	45%	13%
2014	3%	46%	14%
2013	3%	47%	13%
2012	3%	48%	14%
2011	3%	49%	13%
2010	3%	51%	15%
2009	3%	51%	14%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2020)
Year	P.s. 79 Horan School	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2020	1%	3%
2019	1%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.54

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 79 Horan School	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	0.52	0.73	0.70
2022	0.53	0.72	0.70
2021	0.52	0.72	0.70
2020	0.52	0.71	0.70
2019	0.52	0.71	0.70
2018	0.51	0.71	0.68
2017	0.51	0.71	0.68
2016	0.51	0.70	0.68
2015	0.52	0.70	0.67
2014	0.52	0.69	0.68
2013	0.53	0.69	0.68
2012	0.54	0.68	0.67
2011	0.53	0.68	0.67
2010	0.52	0.66	0.67
2009	0.52	0.66	0.67

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

95%

54%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	P.s. 79 Horan School	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	94%	53%	87%
2022	94%	51%	86%
2021	96%	52%	87%
2020	93%	50%	84%
2019	93%	50%	84%
2018	65%	48%	61%
2017	65%	48%	61%
2016	56%	44%	60%
2015	63%	45%	61%
2014	94%	42%	94%
2012	66%	42%	64%

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Eligible for (21-22)

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2022)
Year	P.s. 79 Horan School	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2022	1%	3%
2016	1%	5%	1%
2012	3%	7%	5%
2011	2%	7%	4%
2008	4%	8%	4%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

New York City Special Schools - District 75

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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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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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