Susan E. Wagner High School (31R460)

1200 Manor Road, Staten Island, NY 10314, Staten Island
Phone: 718-698-4200
Email: bolivencia@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:10am - 2:30pm
Principal: David Cugini
School Website: https://wagnerhigh.net
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/46549
Admissions Information: https://tinyurl.com/y6bvxwm2
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/31R460/HS/
Bus: S54, S57
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About

Susan E. Wagner High School consists of unique small learning communities referred to as Learning Centers, and is the Chancellor's Arts Designated School for Staten Island. Each Learning Center has an assigned assistant principal, teacher coordinator, guidance counselor, dean, and attendance assistant, all of whom work together to provide a nurturing environment and a wide range of academic support services. In addition to our academic programs, our many extracurricular and co-curricular activities help to develop well-rounded, socially conscious, respectful citizens who are prepared to enter college and the work force.

Academic Highlights: CTE program(s): Virtual Enterprise/Entrepreneurship

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community School, Extended Day, Health Center, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, 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, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), ELA (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, CTE, Arts, Science, NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Golf, Stunt
Activities
For a listing of all Clubs and Student Activities, please visit our website at wagnerhigh.net
Programs
Academy of Finance(R17A)
Business

This program connects high school students with the world of financial services and personal finance, offering a curriculum that covers banking and credit, financial planning, global finance, securities, insurance, accounting, and economics. This varied content gives our students an education that is both current and in-line with industry standards. Students are able to supplement their knowledge with a host of work-based learning opportunities, including paid internships their junior year.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Priority to Staten Island students or residents
  • (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps(R17C)
JROTC

This program aims to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship, promote community service, instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline, and provide instruction in air and space fundamentals, leadership, and wellness. The program is grounded in the Air Force core values of integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

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
Law & Politics Institute(R17D)
Law & Government

This program provides students with a four year sequence that engages them in coursework that is focused on how our society is shaped by the laws that govern it.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Priority to Staten Island students or residents
  • (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Scholars' Academy(R17F)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

This program provides students of outstanding ability and potential with an enriched program that emphasizes inquiry, critical thinking, and research skills.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Priority to Staten Island students or residents
  • (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Music(R17G)
Performing Arts

As the specially selected "Chancellor's Arts Designated High School" for Staten Island, music students are eligible to receive a special Chancellor's Endorsed Arts Diploma. The following courses are offered within the Music sequence: Wind Ensemble, Symphonic, Concert, Prelude, Beginning, Jazz, Marching Bands, Advanced, Intermediate, Beginning Guitar Ensembles, Concert, Mixed, Intermediate Chorus, and Composition. Students will perform in multiple concerts, festivals, and events each year.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Priority to Staten Island students or residents
  • (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Visual Arts(R17H)
Visual Art & Design

As the specially selected "Chancellor's Arts Designated High School" for Staten Island, visual arts students are eligible to receive a special Chancellor's Endorsed Arts Diploma. The Visual Arts program encourages students to reach their potential through the creation of original work. The following courses are offered within the Visual Arts sequence: Painting, Portfolio, Advanced Drawing, Beginning Drawing, Graphic Design, Digital Photography, Basic Art, and Art History.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Priority to Staten Island students or residents
  • (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Theater(R17J)
Performing Arts

As the specially selected "Chancellor's Arts Designated High School" for Staten Island, theater students are eligible to receive a special Chancellor's Endorsed Arts Diploma. The following courses are offered within the Theater sequence: Basic Acting, Advanced Acting, Musical Theater, Directing, Playwriting, and Theater Production. Student performance opportunities include: the Spring Musical, Show Choir, Winter Musical, Spooktacular, SING, Original Works by New Writers, and more.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Priority to Staten Island students or residents
  • (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Dance(R17K)
Performing Arts

As the specially selected 'Chancellor's Arts Designated High School' for Staten Island, dance students are eligible to receive a special Chancellor's Endorsed Arts Diploma. The dance program is a comprehensive course of study that includes training in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Horton Technique, and Limon Technique.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Priority to Staten Island students or residents
  • (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Susan E. Wagner High School ACES 15:1 Program(R17Y)

Zoned(R17Z)
Zoned

Comprehensive academic program.

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) Guaranteed offer to students who live in the zoned area
  • (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
2,927
3,224
    Grade 12 Students
835
899
    Grade 11 Students
801
811
    Grade 10 Students
722
804
    Grade 9 Students
569
710
Avg. Class Size
27.0
Complaints / Suspensions
195 / 424
143 / 393
Attendance %
93%
87%
Graduation %
91%
89%
College %
66%
73%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
2,177 (987) / 650
644
2,005 / 401
627
Academy of Finance (R17A)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

270 / 20 (13.50)
28 / 6 (4.67)
Offers - Waitlist
Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (R17C)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

56 / 22 (2.55)
22 / 7 (3.14)
Offers - Waitlist
Dance (R17K)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

52 / 12 (4.33)
13 / 4 (3.25)
Offers - Waitlist
Law & Politics Institute (R17D)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

236 / 25 (9.44)
30 / 8 (3.75)
Offers - Waitlist
Music (R17G)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

82 / 65 (1.26)
24 / 20 (1.20)
Offers - Waitlist
Scholars' Academy (R17F)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

378 / 61 (6.20)
13 / 19 (0.68)
Offers - Waitlist
Susan E. Wagner High School ACES 15:1 Program (R17Y)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Waitlist
Theater (R17J)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

46 / 47 (0.98)
17 / 14 (1.21)
Offers - Waitlist
Visual Arts (R17H)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

133 / 43 (3.09)
35 / 13 (2.69)
Offers - Waitlist
Zoned (R17Z)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Offers - Waitlist
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 74% responded
Academic Rigor 
  73.29%
Academic Engagement 
  58.67%
Safety 
  67.11%
Bully Prevention 
  54.25%
Inclusivity 
  83.70%
Mental Support 
  68.60%
Environment 
  68.09%
Post-School Support 
  78.00%
Teacher Responses - 78% responded
Academic Rigor 
  74.67%
School Satisfaction 
  74.67%
Student Behavior 
  62.00%
Student Support 
  85.73%
School Leadership 
  71.00%
Instructional Clarity 
  76.60%
Instructional Development 
  78.06%
Post-School Support 
  92.63%
Family Responses - 16% responded
Education 
  90.13%
Teacher Support 
  76.17%
Safety 
  86.00%
School Community 
  85.22%
School Leadership 
  89.73%
Post-School Support 
  93.00%

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

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

More information about NYC DOE surveys can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  91.70%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  67
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  70
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  71.10%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  484
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  497
Postsecondary
2-Year College 13.20%
4-Year College 57.30%
Other Postsecondary 0.50%
Unknown 29.00%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports. More information can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality

Information on NYS Regents exams can be found here: https://www.nysed.gov/state-assessment/high-school-regents-examinations

School Demographics (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 49.30%
Female 50.60%
Other 0.10%
English Language Learners:
  4.90%
Students with IEPs:
  20.40%
Economic Need Index: 
  55.40%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 18.90%
Black 9.40%
Hispanic 33.10%
White 36.20%
Other 2.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 2.70%
Hispanic 14.10%
White 75.10%
Other 8.10%
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