Best Staten Island Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public high schools serving 21,888 students in Staten Island, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Staten Island, NY are Staten Island Technical High School, Csi High School For International Studies and Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Staten Island, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Staten Island have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Staten Island, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Staten Island Technical High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Staten Island, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Staten Island Technical High School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
485 Clawson St
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 667-3222
Gr: 9-12 | 1,425 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Csi High School For International Studies
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Essex Dr
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 370-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Essex Dr
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 370-6950
Gr: 9-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Susan E Wagner High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Manor Rd
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 698-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Tottenville High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Luten Ave
Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 668-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 3,750 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Michael J Petrides School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
715 Ocean Terr
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 815-0186
Gr: PK-12 | 1,423 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Concord High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
109 Rhine Ave
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 447-1274
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
New Ventures Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1441 South Ave-corporate Commo
Staten Island, NY 10314
(347) 855-2238
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Early College Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1441 South Ave-5th Fl
Staten Island, NY 10311
(347) 855-2238
Gr: 8-12 | 192 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
Curtis High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Hamilton Ave
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 390-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Richmond Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2245 Richmond Ave
Staten Island, NY 10314
(347) 855-2238
Gr: 6-9 | 365 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1212.
New Dorp High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
465 New Dorp Ln
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 667-8686
Gr: 9-12 | 3,055 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1313.
Port Richmond High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
85 St Josephs Ave
Staten Island, NY 10302
(718) 420-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,696 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1414.
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Staten Island
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Warren St
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 727-6201
Gr: 6-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Corporate Commons-1 Teleport
Staten Island, NY 10311
(347) 855-2238
Gr: K-12 | 884 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Ralph R Mckee Career And Technical Education High School
Vocational School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Belmont Pl
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 420-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
David Marquis School Of The Arts
Special Education School
15 Fairfield St
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 984-9800
Gr: PK-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Richard H Hungerford School
Special Education School
715 L Ocean Terrace
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 273-8622
Gr: 6-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
South Beach Psychiatric Center
Special Education School
777 Seaview Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 667-2590
Gr: 9-11 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
South Richmond High School Is/ps 25
Special Education School
6581 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 984-1526
Gr: PK-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Staten Island, New York

Staten Island, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2911 Arthur Kill Rd
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 356-7333
Gr: Inquire with school
109 Rhine Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 447-1274
Gr: 10-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Geller House School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
77 Chicago Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 442-7828
Gr: 6-11 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
506 Mosel Ave
Staten Island, NY 10304
Group Home 17 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
12 Steuben St
Staten Island, NY 10304
72 Wellbrook Ave Gh
Staten Island, NY 10314
171 Market St
Staten Island, NY 10301
6581 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10309
100 Tompkins Ave
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 727-0985
Gr: 5 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
80 Monroe Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 447-0124
Gr: PK-5 | 1,008 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
80 Monroe Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 447-0124
Gr: PK-5 | 1,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
6581 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10309
309 St Pauls Ave
Staten Island, NY 10304
(347) 857-6981
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
62-64 Waverly Pl
Staten Island, NY 10305
1133 Forest Hill Road
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 761-6033
Gr: Inquire with school

Frequently Asked Questions

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How many public high schools are located in Staten Island?
20 public high schools are located in Staten Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Staten Island?
Staten Island public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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