At a Glance
A specialized high school serving students with IEPs where trust between families and educators runs unusually high
Families with high school students who have IEPs and value a small, supportive environment with strong family-teacher relationships. Parents should be comfortable with a school that lacks published test score data and should consider the neighborhood's safety profile when planning logistics. Ideal for families prioritizing trust and a restorative approach over competitive academics.
- 100% IEP student population — a dedicated special education high school in District 12
- Zero suspensions — restorative approach to discipline
- Very high parent satisfaction (91%) and exceptional parent-teacher trust (97%)
- Above-average teacher instruction quality ratings (94% vs 88% district)
- Small class sizes (21.9 average, matching district)
- No academic proficiency data available — parents cannot compare standardized test performance
- Very low PTA fundraising ($2/student) may limit enrichment budgets
- Neighborhood safety concerns (12.64 percentile) — families should factor this into commute decisions
- Specialized setting may not suit students without IEPs
- Limited peer options in district for this specific program type
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 12
District 12 includes high-performing charter schools like South Bronx Classical (96/100) and Bold Charter (88/100), which set high academic bars. P.S. X811 operates in a different space entirely — as a specialized high school serving students with IEPs. Comparing it to charter schools on test scores misses the point; the relevant comparison is whether it provides a supportive, trustworthy environment for students who need specialized services. By that measure, with exceptional trust metrics and zero suspensions, it appears to deliver.
Academic test score data was not provided for this school. However, teachers rate their own instruction quality at 94% — notably above the district average of 88% — suggesting strong classroom practice despite the lack of published proficiency data. As a specialized setting serving 100% IEP students, this school likely prioritizes individualized progress over district-wide standardized benchmarks.
This is where P.S. X811 shines. Trust metrics are exceptional across the board: 97% parent-teacher trust, 95% parent-principal trust, and 94% teacher-principal trust. Teacher collegial trust sits at 82%. These numbers suggest a cohesive staff that families believe in. The school recorded zero suspensions — a sharp contrast to the district average of 0.42%, indicating a restorative or supportive approach to behavior. With a 26% family survey response rate, the data represents a meaningful slice of the parent community.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic (59%) and Black (31%), with small Asian (5%), White (3%), and Native American (3%) populations. The diversity index is 58%. Every student has an IEP, making this school distinctively serving students with special needs — a critical option in a district where similar programs may be limited. PTA fundraising is extremely low at $2 per student versus a district average of $53, suggesting limited discretionary resources for enrichment activities.
Crotona Park East is a family-dense neighborhood (84th percentile) but faces real challenges. Safety scores are low (12.64 percentile), and the poverty rate sits at 28.5%. Education orientation is also low (23rd percentile), with only 14.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree. However, transit access is decent (67th percentile), and the neighborhood has parks and community resources. Homeownership is rare at 9.6%, meaning most families rent.
Families likely rely on public transit given the moderate transit score; the neighborhood is walkable but parents should factor commute time, particularly for high schoolers with special needs who may need additional support getting to and from school.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 173 families responded (26% rate)
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
PTA Fundraising
Source: DOE Local Law 171 disclosure
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is P.S. X811 a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for P.S. X811 yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 9 to 12 in Crotona Park East.
- What grades does P.S. X811 serve?
- P.S. X811 serves grades 9 to 12.
- Is P.S. X811 public, charter, or private?
- P.S. X811 is a public school in NYC Community School District 12.
- What neighborhood is P.S. X811 in?
- P.S. X811 is in Crotona Park East, Bronx.
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