Needs Improvement
#4476 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School
High School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
2697 WESTCHESTER AVE, Bronx, NY 10461
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 426 schools in Bronx. Learn more
Enrollment
495
Student-Teacher
5.8:1
Score
3.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
495
Student-Teacher
5.8:1
Score
3.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,476 of 4,742
In Bronx
#413 of 452
public schools
In district
#49 of 58
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
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About PS 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School
PS 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. PS 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School serves approximately 495 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,476 of 4,742 schools in NY.
- This school 3.5 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 3.6
- NY avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
At 5.8:1 students to teachers, PS 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
69% of students at PS 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School 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
95.8%
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 Stephen Mcsweeney School Compares
See how PS 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2697 WESTCHESTER AVE, Bronx, NY 10461
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. HERBERT H LEHMAN HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL FOR MUSICAL THEATER AND THE ARTS (rated 6.8/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST RAYMOND ACADEMY FOR GIRLS (rated 6.7/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HERBERT H LEHMAN HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 6.8 |
| RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL FOR MUSICAL THEATER AND THE ARTS Bronx | 0.2 mi | 6.8 |
| WESTCHESTER SQUARE ACADEMY Bronx | 0.2 mi | 6.1 |
| PELHAM LAB HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 5.9 |
| SCHUYLERVILLE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 4.5 |
| BRONX RIVER HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 4.9 |
| PS 12 LEWIS AND CLARK SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 3.5 |
| ST THERESA SCHOOL Bronx | 0.5 mi | 5.1 |
| PS 71 ROSE E SCALA Bronx | 0.5 mi | 6.2 |
| PS/MS 194 Bronx | 0.7 mi | 6.3 |
| E MONROE NEW RENAISSANCE BASKETBALL Bronx | 0.6 mi | — |
| GREEK AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK Bronx | 0.7 mi | 5.9 |
| OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN SCHOOL Bronx | 0.8 mi | 6.1 |
| ST RAYMOND ACADEMY FOR GIRLS Bronx | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| ST FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 3 Bronx | 1.0 mi | 9.0 |
| ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 4 Bronx | 1.0 mi | 8.9 |
| ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 5 Bronx | 1.0 mi | 8.6 |
| PS 14 SENATOR JOHN CALANDRA Bronx | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| JHS 127 CASTLE HILL (THE) Bronx | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10461 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,023
Median Home Value
$640,400
Median Rent
$1,741/mo
Population
50,900
College Educated
27.4%
Homeownership
31.4%
Avg Commute
42 min
Poverty Rate
16.8%
Median Age
38.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ALBANY LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Albany, NY | 3.5 |
| ALTMAR-PARISH-WILLIAMSTOWN JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL Parish, NY | 3.6 |
| ANTONIA PANTOJA PREPARATORY ACADEMY - A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL Bronx, NY | 3.6 |
| GREEN TECH HIGH CHARTER SCHOOL Albany, NY | 3.4 |
| PS 753 SCHOOL FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT Brooklyn, NY | 3.4 |
| PS 811 Bronx, NY | 3.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School
What grades does PS 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School serve?
PS 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend PS 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School?
PS 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School has an enrollment of approximately 495 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School rank in NY?
PS 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School ranks #4,476 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Stephen Mcsweeney School a charter school?
No, PS 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School a Title I school?
No, PS 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School?
95.8% of students at PS 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 495
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.8%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.5%
- Phone
- (718) 597-6404
Resources & Links
District
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75- Schools in District
- 59
- District Rank
- #49 of 58
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