Richard H Hungerford School serves 516 students in grades 6-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richard H Hungerford School's student population of 516 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
516 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Why Be Ordinary When You Can Be Extraordinary
School Rankings
The diversity score of Richard H Hungerford School is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Richard H Hungerford School?
516 students attend Richard H Hungerford School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Richard H Hungerford School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richard H Hungerford School?
Richard H Hungerford School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Richard H Hungerford School offer ?
Richard H Hungerford School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Richard H Hungerford School part of?
Richard H Hungerford School is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
In what neighborhood is Richard H Hungerford School located?
Richard H Hungerford School is located in the Clifton neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Clifton.
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