Curtis High School (31R450) 
105 Hamilton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301, Staten Island
Phone: 718-390-1800
Hours: 7:45am - 3:15pm
School Website: https://www.curtishs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/31R450/
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School Leader: Gregory Jaenicke (gjaenicke@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Jennifer Moore (jmoore60@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Jennifer Moore (jmoore60@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Dwayne Archbold (darchbold3@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Jose Burbano (jburban@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Victoria Roberts (vrobert2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Gregory Jaenicke (gjaenicke@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
Curtis High School is a Community School whose mission statement declares: "Curtis will be a nurturing community where all of its members will have the desire and opportunity to achieve their fullest potential." Curtis continually seeks to provide academic, extracurricular, social-emotional, and health and wellness services that are comprehensive, coordinated, and responsive to the evolving needs of our community. Curtis consists of small learning communities (houses) giving students and faculty the opportunity to teach and learn with a more personalized approach. All students, supported by our faculty and a wealth of community partnerships and resources, pursue curricula that challenge and prepare them for a world beyond Curtis.
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 83%
Academic Highlights: CTE program: Software Engineering Institute, CTE program(s): Practical Nursing, Nursing Assistant, International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP), International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), IB Approaches to Teaching (ATT) / IB Approaches to Learning (ATL) / IB Learner Profile
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses Offered, College Trips, Community School, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Extended Day, Financial Literacy Coursework, Free After School, Free After School Program, Health Center, Internships Available, Multi-Session School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs
English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
School Features:
Offers 10th Grade Seats
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Programs
Computer Science & Technology
SEI offers a challenging state approved CTE computer science program that equips students with problem-solving skills highly valued in the modern workplace. Our first-year survey course exposes students to many aspects of CS, using Scratch, Python, HTML and more. In the second year, computational thinking will be developed through a variety of physical applications, including Vex V5 robotics. In the third year, students will have the opportunity to earn college credit in AP Computer Science Principles. Finally, advanced students will have the option to deepen their expertise in AP Computer Science A (Java). Students are encouraged to take AutoCAD and Engineering classes to round out their skill set. Curtis also offers Coding and Robotics clubs to enhance your SEI experience.
- (Group 1) Staten Island students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Law & Government
This program offers students the opportunity to gain a basic understanding of law as the foundation of human society and our role as citizens in the justice system. In addition to standard academic curricula, students interact with representatives from the legal community, including district attorneys, judges, and special law enforcement agencies such as the FBI.
- (Group 1) Staten Island students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
The IB Diploma Program offers students a unique, rigorous curriculum in Humanities and STEM-related fields authorized by the IB Organization. All students are expected to achieve an Advanced Regents Diploma and will also take numerous AP courses in addition to their seven required IB courses.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Staten Island students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Communications
In the Media Studies Program students become multi-media, multi-platform producers. All classes are project-based with students using state-of-the-art equipment and industry standard computer applications. There are classes in broadcast journalism, documentary film, photography, graphic design and journalistic reporting--and each class focuses on helping students tell their stories. Students will contribute to the school newspaper, website, yearbook, and news broadcasts. Students in the Media Studies program become citizen journalists and learn how their voices can impact the ever-changing media environment through film, photography, social media, and reporting.
- (Group 1) Staten Island students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
JROTC
The Naval JROTC program is a leadership and citizenship training program co-sponsored by the Department of Education and the United States Navy. The curriculum is divided into three areas: academic, military skills, and physical fitness, with a strong emphasis on civics and character development.
- (Group 1) Staten Island students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Health Professions
This program offers two State-approved CTE health career programs. The Practical Nursing program includes 798 clinical hours in addition to the curriculum. These students are then eligible to take the NCLEX State Board examination for Licensed Practical Nurse. The Nursing Assistant program includes 108 clinical hours along with a curriculum that allows students to take the NYS certification exam to be certified as a Nursing Assistant.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Staten Island students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Performing Arts
The Performing Arts program offers students the opportunity to study dance, theater, or music through a variety of classes that are enriched by after-school performances and partnerships with Roundabout Theater, Battery Dance Company, Theatre for New Audiences, and The College of Staten Island. Course offerings include: IB Dance, Modern Dance, Ballet, Composition, Theater I, IB Theater, Chorus, Piano, Guitar, Orchestra, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Band.
- (Group 1) Staten Island students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
The IBCP program offers students challenging college-prep classes such as IB, AP and CTE classes. Curtis High School International Baccalaureate Career-related Program is certified by the IB World Organization. We currently offer career pathways in Journalism, The Arts, Law and STEM. This program is also part of the CHS World Student Exchange with the Netherlands, Italy, France, and/or Spain.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Staten Island students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Visual Art & Design
This program offers students the opportunity to study fine arts or graphic design through a variety of classes that are enriched by after-school programs and a design partnership with Roundabout Theater. Course offerings include: Drawing, Painting, AP Art History, IB Art, and/or CTE Graphic Design using Adobe Creative Suite.
- (Group 1) Staten Island students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
D75 Inclusion Program, D75 Inclusion Program
- (Group 1) Students currently in or recommended for District 75 Special Education Inclusive Services
Zoned
Comprehensive academic program.
- (Group 1) Students who live in the zoned area
- (Group 2) New York City residents
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 63.50%
Other Postsecondary 0.70%
Public Service 0.90%
Vocational Program 2.20%
Unknown 26.00%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 53.20%
Black 30.30%
Hispanic 49.00%
White 10.00%
Other 3.40%
Hispanic 16.80%
White 67.80%
Other 4.20%
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
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
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 336 (85%) | >5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| SETSS | <=5 (25%) | <=5 (25%) | <=5 (50%) |
| Special Class | 49 (72%) | 19 (28%) | 0 (0%) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 109 (83%) | N/A (N/A) | 23 (17%) |
| Counseling Services Bilingual | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Hearing Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Occupational Therapy | 0 (0%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (100%) |
| Physical Therapy | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | >5 (96%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (4%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual | 0 (0%) | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 32 (80%) |
| Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
| Unassigned | 8 (20%) |
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)
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