Needs Improvement
#4383 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 79 Horan School
School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
55 E 120TH ST, New York, NY 10035
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 336 schools in New York. Learn more
Enrollment
217
Student-Teacher
4.6:1
Score
3.7
Grades
15 – 15
Enrollment
217
Student-Teacher
4.6:1
Score
3.7
Grades
15 – 15
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,383 of 4,742
In New York
#330 of 346
public schools
In district
#38 of 58
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
Academic performance
7.1 / 10
Very Good
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About PS 79 Horan School
PS 79 Horan School is a public school in New York, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. PS 79 Horan School serves approximately 217 students, and covers grades 15-15, and has a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 79 Horan School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,383 of 4,742 schools in NY.
- This school 3.7 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.2
- NY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 4.6:1 students to teachers, PS 79 Horan School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
79% of students at PS 79 Horan 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
95.4%
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 79 Horan School Compares
See how PS 79 Horan School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
55 E 120TH ST, New York, NY 10035
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 79 Horan School may also want to explore other schools in the area. COOKE SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is HARLEM CHILDREN'S ZONE PROMISE ACADEMY II CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST PAUL SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10035 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$40,556
Median Home Value
$663,500
Median Rent
$1,283/mo
Population
39,082
College Educated
30.7%
Homeownership
9.9%
Avg Commute
37.6 min
Poverty Rate
37.2%
Median Age
36.9
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 79 Horan School
What grades does PS 79 Horan School serve?
PS 79 Horan School serves students in grades 15 through 15.
How many students attend PS 79 Horan School?
PS 79 Horan School has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 79 Horan School?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 79 Horan School is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 79 Horan School rank in NY?
PS 79 Horan School ranks #4,383 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 79 Horan School's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 79 Horan School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is PS 79 Horan School a charter school?
No, PS 79 Horan School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 79 Horan School a Title I school?
No, PS 79 Horan School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 79 Horan School?
95.4% of students at PS 79 Horan 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
- 15 – 15
- Enrollment
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.4%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 79.3%
- Phone
- (212) 369-3134
Resources & Links
District
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75- Schools in District
- 59
- District Rank
- #38 of 58
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