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#1278 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 27% in state

Curtis High School

High School · New York City Geographic District #31 · Staten Island, NY

A New York City Geographic District #31 high school where students score 40 points above what's typical for similar communities.

105 HAMILTON AVE, Staten Island, NY 10301

  • Math 77% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2021)
  • 74.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency82% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+40.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74%
AP Participation28.2%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism44.1%

Students at Curtis High School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency77%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 82% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
89%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
93%
2017
Math
84%
ELA
96%
2018
Math
91%
ELA
94%
2019
Math
91%
ELA
94%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Curtis High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 82Very Walkable
  • Transit 76Excellent Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$84,937

Median home value

$657,000

Median rent

$1,697/mo

College educated

38.2%

Homeownership

44.6%

Poverty rate

17.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
28.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·394 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
2 boys'·5 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.89–120.2 mi701Compare →
St Peters Boys High SchoolPrivate · tuition4.9private9–121.0 mi447Compare →
Notre Dame Academy High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1private9–121.3 mi402Compare →
Csi High School for International StudiesEnrollment path unverified8.09–12Not available519Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District #31

Schools in district
74
Rank in district
#25 of 74
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Curtis High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Curtis High School

Curtis High School is a public high school in Staten Island, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #31, serving approximately 2,256 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,278 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Curtis High School

What grades does Curtis High School serve?

Curtis High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Curtis High School?

Curtis High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,256 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Curtis High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Curtis High School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Curtis High School rank in NY?

Curtis High School ranks #1,278 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Curtis High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Curtis High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Curtis High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Curtis High School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Curtis High School a charter school?

No, Curtis High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Curtis High School a Title I school?

No, Curtis High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Curtis High School?

79.7% of students at Curtis High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,256
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
159
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Richmond County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.1%
4-Year Graduation
74.0%
Area population (ZIP 10301)
39,799
Area average commute
45.3 min
Area median age
36.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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