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P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center

64 Ave X
Brooklyn, NY 11223
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center serves 454 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center's student population of 454 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
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Students by Grade
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The diversity score of P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center is 0.76, which is more 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
6:1
11:1
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American Indian
4%
1%
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Asian
11%
10%
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Hispanic
24%
29%
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Black
35%
16%
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White
24%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.76
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center?
454 students attend P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center?
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center offer ?
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center part of?
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center located?
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center is located in the Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Gravesend.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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