CSI High School for International Studies (31R047)

100 Essex Drive, Staten Island, NY 10314, Staten Island
Phone: 718-370-6900
Email: mkumar5@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 7:30am - 3:45pm
Principal: Joseph Canale
School Website: https://csihighschool.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/31R047/
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CSI High School for International Studies (R01R)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

CSI is rated a Well Developed school (NYCDOE Quality Review) featured on the prestigious 2016 Newsweek America's Top High Schools listings, NY Post's 2017 TOP 25 Best High Schools, and 2017/18 Blue Ribbon Nominated School. Accountability to quality of work, class participation, and sharp communication skills is heavily emphasized across the curriculum. Students have access to honors, AP class offerings, and college classes as they progress. All student work is carefully graded and assessed.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are randomly selected
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Staten Island students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
519
512
523
    Grade 12 Students
138
84
131
    Grade 11 Students
145
138
89
    Grade 10 Students
113
160
141
    Grade 9 Students
123
130
162
Avg. Class Size
26.6
29.3
Complaints / Suspensions
13 / 0
7 / 23
6 / 24
Attendance %
93%
93%
Graduation %
98%
99%
100%
College %
93%
91%
80%
CSI High School for International Studies (R01R)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
772 / 97 (7.96)
107 / 30 (3.57)

Offers
(P1)#1F to (P1)#42
(P1)#4A to (P1)#6F
785 / 97 (8.09)
122 / 30 (4.07)

Offers - Waitlist
780 / 89 (8.76)
96 / 29 (3.31)

Offers
About the School

Our challenging and academically demanding program is designed around college preparedness & aligned to Next Generation Standards. High standards, rigor & global themes are infused throughout subjects. Demanding standards around student conduct, school tone, and academic citizenship are strictly maintained. Prohibition of student cell phone use/electronics is strictly enforced. Students are required to present comprehensive portfolios and engage in summer research projects. Teachers work to challenge students’ thinking, build student ownership of learning, and prepare students for college. Building global competence, all students must undertake at least 3 years of world language, including Mandarin Chinese or Spanish. 99% of students graduate in four years. 81% of students enroll in college or career programs. 96% of students feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms, locker room, and cafeteria.

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Dress Code, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Summer Bridge, Summer Orientation, Summer Session

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Psychology, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP Studio Art - Drawing, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (CPCC), Math (College Course [Credited]), Math (CPCC), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Uncredited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Other Sports
Badminton, Cheerleading, Fencing, Flag Football, Wrestling
Art Disciplines
Music, Theatre, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (1 per year), Concerts (2 per year), Dance Performances (1 per year), Films (4 per year), Theatre Performances (1 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  77.14%
Academic Engagement 
  66.38%
Safety 
  91.00%
Bully Prevention 
  76.38%
Inclusivity 
  87.60%
Mental Support 
  70.44%
Environment 
  71.88%
Post-School Support 
  76.89%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  85.00%
School Satisfaction 
  85.75%
Student Behavior 
  75.63%
Student Support 
  96.57%
School Leadership 
  88.08%
Instructional Clarity 
  89.33%
Instructional Development 
  85.90%
Post-School Support 
  98.80%
Family Responses
Education 
  95.00%
Teacher Support 
  90.71%
Safety 
  97.33%
School Community 
  78.33%
School Leadership 
  95.00%
Post-School Support 
  96.00%
IEP Support 
  98.67%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  97.60%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  73
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  78
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  77.60%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  555
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  549
Postsecondary
2-Year College 6.80%
4-Year College 84.10%
Public Service 0.80%
Vocational Program 1.50%
Unknown 6.80%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 50.10%
Female 49.90%
English Language Learners:
  1.00%
Students with Disabilities:
  19.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  54.20%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 32.00%
Black 6.60%
Hispanic 23.30%
White 36.60%
Other 1.50%
Teacher Ethnicity:
White 76.90%
Other 23.10%
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