Below Average
#4217 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center
School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
64 AVE X, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 546 schools in Brooklyn. Learn more
Enrollment
450
Student-Teacher
5.6:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
450
Student-Teacher
5.6:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,217 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#515 of 570
public schools
In district
#25 of 58
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
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About PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center
PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center is a public school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center serves approximately 450 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,217 of 4,742 schools in NY.
- This school 4.0 · Below Average
- District avg 4.2
- NY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 5.6:1 students to teachers, PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
58% of students at PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center Compares
See how PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
64 AVE X, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. LEADERS HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 95 GRAVESEND (THE) (rated 8.1/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LIFE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL FOR FILM AND MUSIC (rated 7.9/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11223 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$63,950
Median Home Value
$1,063,200
Median Rent
$1,653/mo
Population
78,566
College Educated
33.6%
Homeownership
35.8%
Avg Commute
44.7 min
Poverty Rate
19.5%
Median Age
36.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center
What grades does PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center serve?
PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center?
PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center rank in NY?
PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center ranks #4,217 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center a charter school?
No, PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center a Title I school?
No, PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center?
91.6% of students at PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 450
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.6%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.0%
- Phone
- (718) 996-8199
Resources & Links
District
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75- Schools in District
- 59
- District Rank
- #25 of 58
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