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#610 of 992 private schools in NY

Moore Catholic High School

High School

100 MERRILL AVE, Staten Island, NY 10314

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

422

Student-Teacher

15.4:1

Score

6.0

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

422

Student-Teacher

15.4:1

Score

6.0

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#610 of 992

In Staten Island

#11 of 22

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About Moore Catholic High School

Moore Catholic High School is a private high school in Staten Island, NY. Moore Catholic High School serves approximately 422 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Moore Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #610 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares1.0 pts below NY schools

6.0

This school 6.0 · Average
NY avg 7.0

What Parents Should Know

Moore Catholic High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Moore Catholic High School compares to 19 public schools serving similar grades in Staten Island, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.4:1

This School

11.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

422

This School

1,137

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.0

This School

6.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 69.7% vs 0%

Hispanic 16.6% vs 0%

Black 8.8% vs 0%

Asian 3.1% vs 0%

Moore Catholic High School Staten Island Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Moore Catholic High School (this school)	—	422	15.4:1	6.0
NEW VENTURES CHARTER SCHOOL	0.9 mi	143	10.2:1	7.0
JOHN W LAVELLE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL	0.9 mi	905	8.3:1	6.1
EARLY COLLEGE CHARTER SCHOOL	1.0 mi	269	7.7:1	4.1
CSI HIGH SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES	1.9 mi	519	16.7:1	8.0
GAYNOR MCCOWN EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL	1.9 mi	534	15.3:1	7.8
PORT RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL	2.0 mi	1,746	11.9:1	6.6
SUSAN E WAGNER HIGH SCHOOL	2.2 mi	2,841	15.2:1	7.7
MICHAEL J PETRIDES SCHOOL (THE)	3.1 mi	1,429	13.4:1	5.4
RICHARD H HUNGERFORD SCHOOL (THE)	3.1 mi	496	6.1:1	4.4
DAVID MARQUIS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (THE)	3.2 mi	517	4.9:1	4.5
STATEN ISLAND TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL	3.8 mi	1,404	19.2:1	8.5
CONCORD HIGH SCHOOL	4.0 mi	165	8.2:1	5.9
NEW DORP HIGH SCHOOL	4.0 mi	3,011	13.3:1	7.4
EAGLE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG MEN OF STATEN ISLAND (THE)	4.4 mi	290	6.4:1	5.7
SOUTH BEACH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER	4.8 mi	9	—:1	—
CURTIS HIGH SCHOOL	4.9 mi	2,256	14.2:1	7.4
RALPH R MCKEE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL	5.0 mi	701	10.2:1	6.8
TOTTENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL	5.9 mi	3,797	15.7:1	7.8
SOUTH RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL IS/PS 25	7.4 mi	570	5.4:1	3.6

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.

Classroom Attention

C 3.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.4:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.5 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 7.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 48%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 422

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NY

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 69.7%

Hispanic 16.6%

Black 8.8%

Asian 3.1%

Two or More 1.7%

Native American 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

100 MERRILL AVE, Staten Island, NY 10314

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Moore Catholic High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. CSI HIGH SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (rated 8.0/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is NEW VENTURES CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, EARLY COLLEGE CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 4.1/10, 1.0 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Staten Island, see our Staten Island schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
BISHOP PATRICK V AHERN HIGH SCHOOL Staten Island	0.1 mi	24	—
PS 60 ALICE AUSTEN Staten Island	0.1 mi	631	5.0
HELLENIC CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOL - STATEN ISLAND Staten Island	0.1 mi	399	7.4
STATEN ISLAND SCHOOL OF CIVIC LEADERSHIP Staten Island	0.7 mi	839	5.7
RABBI JACOB JOSEPH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Staten Island	0.8 mi	191	6.4
JEWISH FOUNDATION SCHOOL OF STATEN ISLAND Staten Island	0.8 mi	78	7.0
JOHN W LAVELLE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL Staten Island	0.9 mi	905	6.1
NEW VENTURES CHARTER SCHOOL Staten Island	0.9 mi	143	7.0
RICHMOND PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL Staten Island	0.9 mi	330	6.8
IS 72 ROCCO LAURIE Staten Island	1.2 mi	1,458	7.3
EARLY COLLEGE CHARTER SCHOOL Staten Island	1.0 mi	269	4.1
PS 69 DANIEL D TOMPKINS Staten Island	1.3 mi	729	5.5
PS 22 GRANITEVILLE Staten Island	1.2 mi	768	4.3
PS 44 THOMAS C BROWN Staten Island	1.5 mi	537	3.4
IS 51 EDWIN MARKHAM Staten Island	1.4 mi	1,104	6.2
PORT RICHMOND SCHOOL FOR VISIONARY LEARNING Staten Island	1.5 mi	376	2.4
NEW WORLD PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL Staten Island	1.6 mi	805	8.0
PS 54 CHARLES W LENG Staten Island	1.4 mi	788	8.0
SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA SCHOOL Staten Island	1.9 mi	715	6.4
CSI HIGH SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Staten Island	1.9 mi	519	8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10314 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$104,655

Median Home Value

$665,500

Median Rent

$1,726/mo

Population

93,539

College Educated

37.3%

Homeownership

74.6%

Avg Commute

41 min

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Median Age

41.4

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BRONX LEADERSHIP ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL Bronx, NY	376	6.0
BRUSHTON-MOIRA HIGH SCHOOL Brushton, NY	325	6.0
EAST COMMUNITY SCHOOL Buffalo, NY	340	6.0
FANNIE LOU HAMER FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL Bronx, NY	443	6.0
INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT PROSPECT HEIGHTS Brooklyn, NY	291	6.0
LE ROY JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Le Roy, NY	547	6.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Moore Catholic High School

What grades does Moore Catholic High School serve?

Moore Catholic High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Moore Catholic High School?

Moore Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Moore Catholic High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Moore Catholic High School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Moore Catholic High School rank in NY?

Moore Catholic High School ranks #610 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Moore Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Moore Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Moore Catholic High School a private school?

Yes, Moore Catholic High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Moore Catholic High School a religious school?

Moore Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 79 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 59 Good Transit
Bike Score: 69 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 422
Gender Split: 52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 27
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Richmond County
Phone: (718) 761-9200

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