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PORT RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL

85 ST JOSEPHS AVE, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10302NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,693
Students
Total enrolled
71%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 18% vs nat'l
12.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 20% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,693 students in grades 09–12 in STATEN ISLAND, New York.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
12.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

PORT RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL is a very large high in STATEN ISLAND, New York, serving grades 09–12 with 1,693 students. About 78% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 71% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at PORT RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL

1,693
Total Students
12.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
78%
Free Lunch
137
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution867 male · 825 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility78%
National avg 52% · 1,321 students
Student Composition
14%
51%
23%
Asian6%
White14%
Hispanic / Latino51%
Black23%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 360010302850

Academic Outcomes at PORT RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
71
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
71%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 32th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 10302

School Resources & Funding

Funding data not availableDistrict did not report fiscal data to NCES.
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 71% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 78% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
PS 42 ELTINGVILLEPS 48 WILLIAM G WILCOXPS 36 J C DRUMGOOLESTATEN ISLAND SCHOOL OF CIVIC LEADERSHIP
+10 more
↓
Middle
IS 75 FRANK D PAULOIS 72 ROCCO LAURIEIS 24 MYRA S BARNESIS 51 EDWIN MARKHAM
+5 more
↓
High School
TOTTENVILLE HIGH SCHOOLNEW DORP HIGH SCHOOLSUSAN E WAGNER HIGH SCHOOLCURTIS HIGH SCHOOL
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyRichmond County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31 →
Phone: (718)420-2100
NCES ID: 360010302850
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in STATEN ISLAND seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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● 58 opp51% FRL
High
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3,164 students · 09–12
● 60 opp64% FRL
High
SUSAN E WAGNER HIGH SCHOOL
2,916 students · 09–12
● 54 opp62% FRL
High
CURTIS HIGH SCHOOL
2,153 students · 09–12
79% FRL
Mid
IS 75 FRANK D PAULO
1,452 students · 06–08
● 58 opp46% FRL
Mid
IS 72 ROCCO LAURIE
1,449 students · 06–08
● 54 opp66% FRL
Other
MICHAEL J PETRIDES SCHOOL (THE)
1,444 students · PK–12
57% FRL
High
STATEN ISLAND TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
1,374 students · 09–12
● 60 opp49% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
85 ST JOSEPHS AVE, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10302
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.