P.s. 811 serves 636 students in grades 6-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 811 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 811's student population of 636 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
636 students
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 811 is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
58%
31%
Black
32%
15%
White
4%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.s. 811?
636 students attend P.s. 811.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of P.s. 811 students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 811?
P.s. 811 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 811 offer ?
P.s. 811 offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 811 part of?
P.s. 811 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 811 located?
P.s. 811 is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
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