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P.S. 36

Grades: Pre-K, K-12
2045 Linden Blvd.
Brooklyn NY 11207
Phone: 718-272-6483

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Our Insights

What’s Special

Effective principal at school for kids with special needs

The Downside

Little information available

PS 36 is an orderly school where teachers agree the principal is trustworthy and an effective manager, surveys report.

The school, which serves around 260 1st-12th grade students, is located in East New York.

The student body consists of learners with a range of social, emotional and cognitive challenges including autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and cognitive disabilities and emotional disturbances. According to the Comprehensive Education Plan, the attendance rate for the 2015- 2016 school year was 85.1 percent. Additionally, the schools pedagogy was well-developed on its 2015 Quality Review, the highest possible ranking.

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ADMISSIONS: Citywide. PS 36 is part of District 75, a network of 69 schools dedicated to New York Citys students with disabilities who require increased attention. District 75 provides educational, vocational, and behavioral support programs for students who are on the autism spectrum, have significant cognitive delays, are significantly emotionally challenged, have a sensory impairment or have multiple disabilities. (Katie Safter & Hugo Segal, web reports, August 2017)

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School Stats

Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average

Is this school safe and well-run?

From 2022-2023 NYC School Survey

How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
86%
89% Citywide Average
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
58%
36% Citywide Average
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
75%
83% Citywide Average
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
79%
0% Citywide Average

From 2023 End-of-year Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism Report

How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
75%
78% Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
4.1

Who does this school serve?

From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Enrollment
401
Asian
6%
Black
62%
Hispanic
24%
White
6%
Other
1%
Free or reduced priced lunch
91%
Students with disabilities
100%
English language learners
13%
Pre-K seats
8
3-K seats
2

From 2023 End-of-year Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism Report

Average daily attendance
81%
0% Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
67%
0% Citywide Average

From the 2020 School Directories



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Contact & Location

Location

East New York (District 19)
Trains: 3 Line to Van Siclen Ave
Buses: B6, B15, B20, B83, B84

Contact

Principal
Kevin Lenahan
Parent Coordinator
Lenora Renfroe
LRenfroe@schools.nyc.gov
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Other Details

Shared campus?
No
This school is in its own building.
Metal detectors?
No

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