Western Psychiatric Center serves 29 students in grades 6-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Western Psychiatric Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Western Psychiatric Center's student population of 29 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 95% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Western Psychiatric Center is 0.55, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
23%
15%
White
54%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Western Psychiatric Center?
29 students attend Western Psychiatric Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Western Psychiatric Center students are White, 23% of students are Black, and 16% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Western Psychiatric Center?
Western Psychiatric Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Western Psychiatric Center offer ?
Western Psychiatric Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Psychiatric Center part of?
Western Psychiatric Center is part of New York State Office Mental Health (Omh) School District.
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