Roy Campanella Occupational Training Center, also known as Brooklyn Occupational Training Center, Roy Campanella OTC or simply the Roy Campanella School is a public high school located at 64 Avenue X, in Brooklyn, New York, USA, under the jurisdiction of the New York City Department of Education.
P.s. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center serves 450 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center's student population of 450 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
1976
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
25%
30%
Black
36%
15%
White
22%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Special Schools - District 75
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.s. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center?
450 students attend P.s. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of P.s. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 2% 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. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center?
P.s. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center 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 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center offer ?
P.s. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center part of?
P.s. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center is part of New York City Special Schools - District 75.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center located?
P.s. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center is located in the Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Gravesend.
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