Port Richmond High School (31R445)

85 St Josephs Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302, Staten Island
Phone: 718-420-2100
Email: fotto@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:00am - 2:15pm
Principal: Andrew Greenfield
School Website: https://www.portrichmondhs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/40336
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/31R445/HS/
Bus: S40, S44, S46, S53, S57, S59, S66, S89, S90, S94, S96, SIM3, SIM35, SIM3C
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Program Details
The Academy of the Arts (R10L)
Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design

The Academy of the Arts nurtures creatively talented students while providing comprehensive Regents level instruction including Advanced Placement and Honors courses. Students have the opportunity to experience classes in Media, Visual and Performing Arts. Classes include leveled band classes, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Chorus, Guitar, Orchestra, Theater, Radio & Television and Visual Arts classes. Partnerships include SI Community Television, Roundabout Theatre Company and Exploring The Arts.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Priority to Staten Island students or residents
  • (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
1,731
1,634
    Grade 12 Students
426
416
    Grade 11 Students
442
390
    Grade 10 Students
437
414
    Grade 9 Students
426
414
Avg. Class Size
16.6
Complaints / Suspensions
19 / 195
20 / 237
Attendance %
86%
80%
Graduation %
85%
83%
College %
46%
48%
The Academy of the Arts (R10L)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

27 / 26 (1.04)
11 / 8 (1.38)
Offers - Waitlist

21 / 26 (0.81)
8 / 8 (1.00)
Offers
About the School

Port Richmond High School is a comprehensive Community School that empowers students to reach their highest academic potential in a nurturing environment. Small, interest-based programs and a rigorous honors program are open to all students and offer a variety of services to our students and families through our new Port Richmond High School Health and Wellness Center. During students' first year, the Freshman Academy provides a culture of high standards, advanced courses, and academic support systems that address individual students' needs. Students are exposed to a wide array of extracurricular and athletic activities in combination with a challenging academic program that prepares them for college and the world of work.

Academic Highlights: CTE program(s): Culinary Arts

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community School, Early College, Extended Day Program, Health Center, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • NYC 9-14 School, which offer a six-year program where students earn a high school diploma, gain valuable work-based learning experiences, and can earn a no-cost Associate's degree (or up to two years of college credits)
  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Diploma Endorsements
Math, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Golf, Stunt
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  75.86%
Academic Engagement 
  71.08%
Safety 
  69.25%
Bully Prevention 
  62.63%
Inclusivity 
  89.60%
Mental Support 
  76.56%
Environment 
  68.63%
Post-School Support 
  81.89%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  82.40%
School Satisfaction 
  93.25%
Student Behavior 
  69.50%
Student Support 
  94.67%
School Leadership 
  92.31%
Instructional Clarity 
  93.33%
Instructional Development 
  93.20%
Post-School Support 
  97.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  93.67%
Teacher Support 
  87.29%
Safety 
  93.67%
School Community 
  78.44%
School Leadership 
  94.38%
Post-School Support 
  93.00%

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. %
  85.30%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  56
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  58
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  54.50%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  417
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  427
Postsecondary
2-Year College 15.10%
4-Year College 30.60%
Other Postsecondary 1.30%
Vocational Program 0.30%
Unknown 52.70%

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 (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 51.10%
Female 48.80%
Other 0.10%
English Language Learners:
  14.60%
Students with Disabilities:
  31.90%
Economic Need Index: 
  79.60%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 6.50%
Black 22.60%
Hispanic 51.50%
White 13.90%
Other 5.50%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 6.20%
Hispanic 15.50%
White 69.80%
Other 8.50%
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