P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School serves 481 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School 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. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School's student population of 481 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
481 students
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School is 0.54, 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
5:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
58%
31%
Black
35%
15%
White
3%
39%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
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. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School?
481 students attend P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School?
P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School offer ?
P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School part of?
P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School located?
P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School is located in the Pelham Bay neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Pelham Bay.
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