Needs Improvement
#4322 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center
High School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
250 W HOUSTON ST, New York, NY 10014
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 336 schools in New York. Learn more
Enrollment
176
Student-Teacher
4.3:1
Score
3.8
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
176
Student-Teacher
4.3:1
Score
3.8
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,322 of 4,742
In New York
#323 of 346
public schools
In district
#32 of 58
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
Academic performance
7.1 / 10
Very Good
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About PS 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center
PS 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center is a public high school in New York, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. PS 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center serves approximately 176 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #4,322 of 4,742 schools in NY.
- This school 3.8 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 3.6
- NY avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
At 176 students, PS 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4.3:1 students to teachers, PS 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
71% of students at PS 721 Manhattan 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
92%
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 Manhattan Occupational Training Center Compares
See how PS 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
250 W HOUSTON ST, New York, NY 10014
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. NYC MUSEUM SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is NYC LAB HIGH SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE STUDIES (rated 8.5/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH SCHOOL 560 CITY-AS-SCHOOL New York | 0.0 mi | 7.0 |
| MS 297 New York | 0.2 mi | 5.6 |
| ELISABETH IRWIN HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.2 mi | 7.3 |
| PS 3 CHARRETTE SCHOOL New York | 0.2 mi | 7.8 |
| ST LUKES SCHOOL New York | 0.2 mi | 7.8 |
| CHELSEA CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.3 mi | 7.8 |
| NYC ISCHOOL New York | 0.3 mi | 8.0 |
| VILLAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL New York | 0.3 mi | 7.4 |
| BROOME STREET ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.4 mi | 6.6 |
| ACADEMY OF ST JOSEPH New York | 0.4 mi | 7.2 |
| PS 41 GREENWICH VILLAGE New York | 0.6 mi | 7.5 |
| PORTFOLIO SCHOOL New York | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| NOTRE DAME SCHOOL New York | 0.7 mi | 6.1 |
| CORLEARS SCHOOL New York | 0.8 mi | 7.0 |
| HARVEST COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.7 mi | 5.5 |
| PS 130 HERNANDO DE SOTO New York | 0.8 mi | 8.1 |
| STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.9 mi | 8.2 |
| HARVEY MILK HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.7 mi | 7.6 |
| NYC LAB HIGH SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE STUDIES New York | 0.9 mi | 8.5 |
| NYC MUSEUM SCHOOL New York | 0.9 mi | 8.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10014 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$167,254
Median Home Value
$1,294,200
Median Rent
$2,998/mo
Population
29,772
College Educated
84.9%
Homeownership
28.6%
Avg Commute
26.4 min
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Median Age
39.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| MANHATTAN SCHOOL FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT New York, NY | 3.8 |
| CRESTWOOD COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Melville, NY | 3.6 |
| PS 371 LILLIAN L RASHKIS Brooklyn, NY | 3.5 |
| KURT HAHN EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 4.3 |
| MOTT HALL HIGH SCHOOL New York, NY | 4.3 |
| INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH SCIENCES Elmhurst, NY | 4.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center
What grades does PS 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center serve?
PS 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend PS 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center?
PS 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center is 4.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center rank in NY?
PS 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center ranks #4,322 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Manhattan Occupational Training Center a charter school?
No, PS 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center a Title I school?
No, PS 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 721 Manhattan Occupational Training Center?
92.0% of students at PS 721 Manhattan 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 176
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 92.0%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.5%
- Phone
- (212) 675-7926
Resources & Links
District
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75- Schools in District
- 59
- District Rank
- #32 of 58
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