Ps 9 serves 650 students in grades Kindergarten-11.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 9 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 9's student population of 650 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
650 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ps 9 is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
41%
29%
Black
26%
16%
White
9%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ps 9 often compared to?
How many students attend Ps 9?
650 students attend Ps 9.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Ps 9 students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 21% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 9?
Ps 9 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 9 offer ?
Ps 9 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-11 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 9 part of?
Ps 9 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
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