High School For Public Service serves 290 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
290 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
14%
30%
Black
85%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Geographic District #17
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend High School For Public Service?
290 students attend High School For Public Service.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of High School For Public Service students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High School For Public Service?
High School For Public Service has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Public Service offer ?
High School For Public Service offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is High School For Public Service part of?
High School For Public Service is part of New York City Geographic District #17.
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