Port Richmond High School
Port Richmond High School serves 1,541 students in grades 9-12.
Port Richmond High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Port Richmond High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Port Richmond High School's student population of 1,541 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,541 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 94 teachers |
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School Comparison
Port Richmond High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Port Richmond High School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #730 out of 4239 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 44% | 27% |
| Black | 23% | 17% |
| White | 24% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 67% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #31 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Port Richmond High School is John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is New World Preparatory Charter School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Staten Island P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 364 students10
0.3 miles
168 Hooker Pl
Staten Island, NY 10302
(718) 816-3300 0.3 K-5 364 - Staten Island New World Preparatory Charter School Charter School Grades: 6-8 | 379 students
0.4 miles
26 Shape Ave
Staten Island, NY 10302
(718) 705-8900 0.4 6-8 379 - Staten Island P.S. 20 Port Richmond Math: 24% | Reading: 34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 455 students10
0.5 miles
161 Park Ave
Staten Island, NY 10302
(718) 442-4110 0.5 K-5 455 - Staten Island Port Richmond School For Visionary Learning Grades: PK-1 | 153 students
0.7 miles
1625 Forest Ave
Staten Island, NY 10302
(718) 816-3377 0.7 PK-1 153 - Staten Island I.S. 51 Edwin Markham Math: 27% | Reading: 36%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,311 student10
0.8 miles
20 Houston St
Staten Island, NY 10302
(718) 981-0502 0.8 6-8 1,311
School Reviews
| 5 This school is Staten Island's best kept secret! My daughter is now a sophmore. Teachers & Leadership are fabulous. Staff goes out of the way to help students achieve their academic goals. The principal, Timothy Gannon, sets the positive tone of communications with families, genuine caring for the students, responsibility and action. My daughter had been bullied in the past, and other schools let it grow till it became problematic. At Port, they get involved as soon as they hear about something and shut it down! My daughter is a special education student who is excelling for the first time in her life under Port Richmond's staff guidance and support. A truly committed team, happy students, and proud families! Go Raiders!!! - Posted by Parent - hello |
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