New Dorp High School (31R440)

465 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY 10306, Staten Island
Phone: 718-667-8686
Hours: 8:00am - 2:20pm
School Website: https://www.newdorphs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/31R440/
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School Leader: Seth Schoenfeld (sschoenfeld4@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Allison Bennett (abennett15@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Seth Rockman (srockman@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Christine Lopez (clopez40@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Deborah Morse-Cunningha (dmorsecunningham@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Craig Simonetti (csimonetti@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
New Dorp High School is a large, comprehensive institution designed to provide a small, personalized school environment by dividing its population into eight Smaller Learning Communities (SLCs). Its extensive course offerings are structured around these SLCs and include numerous specialized academies like the Institute of Health Sciences, the Corporate Center [more]
Academic Score
  56.96%
Survey Score
  77.14%
About & Events

New Dorp High School is a comprehensive high school that provides a small, personalized setting for each student in one of eight Smaller Learning Communities. Our challenging learning environment, rich in instructional techniques and support services, prepares students for college and careers. Students are exposed to a challenging course curriculum, [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 77%

Academic Highlights: College-level Courses Available, including AP, College Extension, College Now, and FutureReadyNYC, CTE program(s): Digital Communication, Entrepreneurship, Technical Theatre, Diploma Endorsements Available

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses Offered, College Courses On Site, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Extended Day, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Paid Internships, [more]

School Features:

  • CTE Endorsement
  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

Upcoming Events
None currently scheduled

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Microeconomics, AP Physics 1 [more]
Course List
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Languages Offered
American Sign Language, Italian, Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts, CTE, Math, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Golf, Stunt
PSAL Team
New Dorp
Other Sports
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance, E-Sports, Fitness, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Step
Art Courses
Art History, Chorus/Singing, Dance Careers and Production, Design and Applied Arts, Digital Media Arts, Exploring Music, General Theater, General Visual Arts, Theater Literacy, Theater Making/Performance, Theater Production, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
New Dorp High Scchool offers courses in visual, theater and performing arts. Students are afforded opportunities to enroll in a comprehensive four-year arts program or simply take individual courses either in studio visual arts, graphic art, music appreciation or theater. Our goal is to expose students to arts education by [more]
Programs & Offers
The College and Career Preparatory Academy(R20A)
Teaching

This new program allows students the opportunity to earn credits and credentials that will give them a head start in pursuing their chosen college or career after graduation. Students will have a choice of pursuing an Education, Marketing, or Civil Service/Trade track. Education and Marketing are affiliated with Future Ready New York City. Therefore students will leave high school with college credit. An emphasis will also be placed on writing, research and resume writing. Those students who opt for the Civil Service/Trade strand will be able to earn working credentials, such as HVAC and OSHA certifications. Students will be able to put these qualifications to use after graduation.

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) Staten Island students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:54 / 48 (1.13)83 / 48 (1.73)
SWD applicants/seats:3 / 13 (0.23)19 / 14 (1.36)
Rank Avg: 6.295.43
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
Law Institute & AFJROTC(R20C)
Law & Government

Two separate, distinct programs in our smaller learning community--accepted students select either the Law Institute or AFJROTC for their chosen program. The Law program includes engaging electives in law, government, and law enforcement. Skills such as debating, research, and legal writing are emphasized. The program includes a Mock Trial team, use of school courtroom, projects on current issues, and guest speakers and internship opportunities in various law-related fields. The Air Force program focuses on physical fitness, space exploration, aerospace science, and community service. The program includes the use of flight simulators, opportunities for flight lessons, and flying drones.

10th Grade seats available

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) Staten Island students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:83 / 48 (1.73)92 / 48 (1.92)
SWD applicants/seats:15 / 13 (1.15)26 / 14 (1.86)
Rank Avg: 5.085.18
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
Corporate Center for Business & Technology(R20E)
Business

A challenging program that offers business themed courses, computer science options, and focuses on real world skills that help students prepare for college and the job market. All students participate in the Virtual Enterprise (VE) program, a NYS-Approved CTE sequence, a global business simulation that offers students a competitive edge through project-based, collaborative learning and the development of 21st century skills in entrepreneurship, global business, communication, and personal finance.

10th Grade seats available

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) Staten Island students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:118 / 48 (2.46)199 / 48 (4.15)
SWD applicants/seats:29 / 13 (2.23)49 / 14 (3.50)
Rank Avg: 5.214.57
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:(P1) (H) #89 to #B0
(P1) (M) #66 to #84
(P1) (L) All accepted
  SWD:(P1) (H) All accepted
(P1) (M) All accepted
(P1) (L) #4C to #7F
Offer Prediction:
Institute of Health Sciences(R20F)
Health Professions

This is a rigorous Future Ready program that prepares students for high-demand healthcare careers. As members of the Institute of Health Sciences, students develop academic and practical skills that will enable them to be successful lifelong learners in a diverse society. By focusing on literacy skill-building, earning early college credits, and work-based learning, we work to ensure students develop professional skills. Our graduates pursue positions such as physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, and social workers, among many others after gaining experience through our personalized advising, paid and unpaid internships, and peer-mentoring and tutoring. Our internships allow students to build on their knowledge base of elective classes consisting of Anatomy and Physiology, Personal and Community Health, First-Aid, and Psychology.

10th Grade seats available

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) Staten Island students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:139 / 48 (2.90)137 / 48 (2.85)
SWD applicants/seats:12 / 13 (0.92)21 / 14 (1.50)
Rank Avg: 4.914.45
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:(P1) (H) #64 to #7D
(P1) (M) #6D to #88
(P1) (L) All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
Academy of Communication and Media Arts(R20M)
Communications

In this Digital Media-approved CTE program, students explore and utilize various forms of media such as graphic illustration, video production, journalism, and web design. With a major focus on hands-on instruction, this program prepares students for relevant college majors with exposure to careers in all areas of media. Students have opportunities to participate in internships in the media industry.

10th Grade seats available

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) Staten Island students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:73 / 48 (1.52)120 / 48 (2.50)
SWD applicants/seats:23 / 13 (1.77)63 / 14 (4.50)
Rank Avg: 5.524.66
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
Academy of Fine and Dramatic Arts(R20P)
Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design

A 4-year rigorous academic program with an emphasis on the Arts. This academy offers students to take part in a Fine Arts program, a Fashion Design program, a Vocal Music program, or a NYS-approved CTE Theater program. There are beginner, intermediate and advanced courses available in each program. Platforms to showcase student talents and opportunities for internships offered. Theatre majors are eligible to receive an Arts Endorsed Diploma. Fine Arts majors are eligible to students enrolled in AP Studio Art and earn college credits. There is an on building a portfolio for college and career

10th Grade seats available

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) Staten Island students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:53 / 48 (1.10)80 / 48 (1.67)
SWD applicants/seats:21 / 13 (1.62)32 / 14 (2.29)
Rank Avg: 5.414.64
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
Math & Science Institute(R20S)
Science & Math

New Dorp High School's only screened program, has been in existence for over 30 years. Our STEAM program prepares motivated students to achieve success throughout high school and beyond. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Our coursework supports all students with obtaining an Advanced Regents Diploma, which readies them for acceptance into prestigious colleges and universities. Students are provided the opportunity to think critically, solve authentic problems, and hone their investigative research skills. Past alumni have gone on to pursue STEAM-related careers such as physician, pharmacist, computer scientist, graphic designer, or engineer.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Staten Island students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:236 / 65 (3.63)222 / 65 (3.42)
SWD applicants/seats:10 / 18 (0.56)20 / 19 (1.05)
Rank Avg: 4.844.59
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:(P1) (G3) #B4 to (G5) #13
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
Institute of Forensic Science & Criminology(R20T)
Science & Math

This program provides students with rigorous coursework, internships, and experiences to prepare them for college. Students will learn to process a crime scene, analyze evidence, examine the criminal justice system, and apply principles of criminal psychology. Courses will expose students to skills needed to begin forensic science related careers, but will also provide a breadth of knowledge with wide-ranging applications in many college and career pathways.

10th Grade seats available

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) Staten Island students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:119 / 48 (2.48)165 / 48 (3.44)
SWD applicants/seats:22 / 13 (1.69)50 / 14 (3.57)
Rank Avg: 4.854.31
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:(P1) (H) #77 to #99
(P1) (M) #71 to #92
(P1) (L) All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
New Dorp High School D75 Inclusion Program(R20U)
D75 Inclusion Program, D75 Inclusion Program

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in or recommended for District 75 Special Education Inclusive Services

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:0 / 0 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:0 / 0 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg:
Waitlist
New Dorp High School ASD Horizon Program(R20Y)

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Horizon program

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:0 / 0 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:9 / 16 (0.56)14 / 8 (1.75)
Rank Avg: 1.001.00
Waitlist
Zoned(R20Z)
Zoned

It is strongly recommended that you choose one of the eight Smaller Learning Communities (SLCs) at New Dorp High School on your high school application. If you are matched to the zoned program at New Dorp High School, you will be contacted and required to select a seat in one of the SLCs based on seat availability.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students who live within this school's zone are guaranteed an offer to this program, if they do not receive an offer to a higher choice. To see your child’s zoned school, go to your student's profile in MySchools and scroll down to "Zoned School”.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students who live in the zoned area
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:90 / 106 (0.85)55 / 156 (0.35)
SWD applicants/seats:21 / 28 (0.75)20 / 13 (1.54)
Rank Avg: 5.996.12
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
3,060
3,028
3,171
    Grade 12 Students
725
695
757
    Grade 11 Students
788
781
777
    Grade 10 Students
705
825
791
    Grade 9 Students
842
727
846
Avg. Class Size
22.9
21.5
21.1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
14.2
14.3
15.2
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
28 / 0 / 50
54 / 115 / 87
52 / 91 / 65
Attendance %
91%
91%
Graduation %
88%
88%
College %
59%
65%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
2,900 (957) / 685
926
2,806 (1,011) / 668
887
2,138 (970) / 703
860
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 76% responded
Academic Rigor 
  74.17%
Academic Engagement 
  64.36%
Safety 
  69.88%
Bully Prevention 
  61.50%
Inclusivity 
  75.18%
Mental Support 
  71.13%
Environment 
  65.57%
Post-School Support 
  74.80%
Teacher Responses 96% responded
Academic Rigor 
  72.50%
School Satisfaction 
  78.13%
Student Behavior 
  61.67%
Student Support 
  86.60%
School Leadership 
  88.33%
Instructional Clarity 
  85.40%
Instructional Development 
  83.00%
Post-School Support 
  91.50%
Family Responses 29% responded
Education 
  89.25%
Teacher Support 
  81.00%
Safety 
  84.33%
School Community 
  64.25%
School Leadership 
  84.10%
Post-School Support 
  90.50%
IEP Support 
  90.33%

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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  88.00%
CC Regents
  65
Non-CC Regents
  68
Impact Score
  0.46
Performance Score
  0.54
College Aptitude
CCR
  57.30%
SAT Math
  480
SAT R/W
  489
Postsecondary
2-Year College 15.70%
4-Year College 48.10%
Other Postsecondary 0.20%
Unknown 36.00%

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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 52.20%
Female 47.70%
Other 0.10%
English Language Learners:
  9.10%
Students with Disabilities:
  21.50%
Economic Need Index: 
  64.90%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 19.30%
Black 8.00%
Hispanic 30.10%
White 40.40%
Other 2.20%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 4.10%
Hispanic 6.90%
White 81.20%
Other 7.80%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  21.10%
Students with SETSS
  0.20%
Students with ICT
  10.70%
Students with SC
  5.80%
Has all programs
  98.00%
Has all services
  95.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  66
Regents Gl. Hist.
  64
Regents US Hist.
  67
Regents Algebra I
  60
Regents Living Env.
  57
4-Year Grad. Rate
  82.7
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  90.33%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services429 (99%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
Special Class197 (96%)>5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services222 (97%)N/A (N/A)6 (3%)
Hearing Education Services7 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (92%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (8%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (?)<=5 (?)0 (0%)
Vision Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School114 (98%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  57
Regents Gl. Hist.
  64
Regents US Hist.
  66
Regents Algebra I
  64
Regents Living Env.
  57
4-Year Grad. Rate
  65.9
ELL Progress
  64
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