WELCOME TO P.S. 214
Achieving Starts with Believing
Preparing for the brightest future, P.S. 214 provides unparalleled dedication and commitment to students and their variety of needs, passions and dreams.
At PS 214, we pride ourselves on a distinctive school culture which is based on high expectations. We believe that academic achievement is the road to college and career readiness. We continue to use strategic practices to lead students to success - we are committed to a challenging curriculum that produces rigorous learning opportunities based on student needs and interests.
Getting to know
P.S. 214
ABOUT US
The Lorraine Hansberry Academy PS 214 is located in the West Farms section of the Bronx. The school is organized into three academies: early childhood, elementary, and middle school. All academies adhere to the mission statement and focus on the developmental stages of learning.
We foster a diverse population of approximately 1100 students as well as teachers and staff. Our student demographics are 25% African American, 70% Hispanic, and 5% Other. 11% of our students are English Language Learners and 18% are Special Education Students.
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING
The students at P.S. 214 are provided with a safe and structured environment that promotes active learning alongside positive social relationships with peers and adults. We honor our mission and fully believe that learners warrant a developmentally appropriate social emotional approach. Community-wide, we offer a host of programs that benefit each of our three academies individually and inclusively.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS
We offer a wide range of sports and extracurricular activities that help our students grow socially and academically. Go to the PS 214 Extra- Curricular Programs page
"Out of the depths of pain we have thought to be our sole heritage in this world – oh, we know about love! Perhaps we shall be the teachers when it is done."
Lorraine Hansberry
(1930 - 1965)
Lorraine Vivian Hansberry was a playwright and writer. She was the first African-American female author to have a play performed on Broadway.