Serving 63 students inquire with school, P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50% in NY)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center's student population of 63 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 28, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 24, 2026
School Motto
All are welcome to the Buffalo 51±¬ÁÏs, where excellence is our primary expectation, with no excuses.
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥80%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥80%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
24%
30%
Black
44%
16%
White
22%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center?
63 students attend P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center?
P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What school district is P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center part of?
P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center located?
P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 5 other public schools located in Downtown.
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