P.S. 79 Horan School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 327 students in grade levels that do not adhere into a traditional K-12 system
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2004
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 55 E 120th St, New York, NY 10035
- Principal or Admin: Rebecca Bravo
School Operational Details
- Special Education School
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 327
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 55.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 5.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 202 (61.8%)
- Females: 125 (38.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | 0.9% |
| Black | 106 | 32.4% |
| Asian | 4 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic | 203 | 62.1% |
| White | 11 | 3.4% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 81-90%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
80.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
1.0%
District:
3.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Without a Valid Teaching Certificate
School:
9.0%
District:
1.0%
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
11.0%
District:
6.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
8.0%
District:
7.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
10.0%
District:
7.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
30.0%
District:
11.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
27.0%
District:
45.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
14.0%
District:
12.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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