South Beach Psychiatric Center serves 9 students in grades 5-11.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 5-11
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Beach Psychiatric Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
South Beach Psychiatric Center's student population of 9 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-11
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
42 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Beach Psychiatric Center is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
35%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
58%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Beach Psychiatric Center?
9 students attend South Beach Psychiatric Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of South Beach Psychiatric Center students are White, and 35% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does South Beach Psychiatric Center offer ?
South Beach Psychiatric Center offers enrollment in grades 5-11 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Beach Psychiatric Center part of?
South Beach Psychiatric Center is part of New York State Office Mental Health (Omh) School District.
In what neighborhood is South Beach Psychiatric Center located?
South Beach Psychiatric Center is located in the South Beach neighborhood of Staten Island, NY.
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