P.s. 176 serves 602 students in grades 6-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 602 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 176 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. 176's student population of 602 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
602 students
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
Year Founded
2010
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 176 is 0.58, 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
4%
10%
Hispanic
53%
31%
Black
37%
15%
White
5%
39%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
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 P.s. 176 often compared to?
P.s. 176is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 723 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.s. 176?
602 students attend P.s. 176.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of P.s. 176 students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 176?
P.s. 176 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 176 offer ?
P.s. 176 offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 176 part of?
P.s. 176 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 176 located?
P.s. 176 is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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