Below Average
#955 of 992 private schools in NY
Msgr Farrell High School
High School
2900 AMBOY RD, Staten Island, NY 10306
Enrollment
783
Student-Teacher
14.8:1
Score
4.3
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
783
Student-Teacher
14.8:1
Score
4.3
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#955 of 992
In Staten Island
#22 of 22
public schools
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Msgr Farrell High School
High School in Staten Island · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Msgr Farrell High School
Msgr Farrell High School is a private high school in Staten Island, NY. Msgr Farrell High School serves approximately 783 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Msgr Farrell High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #955 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- NY avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
Msgr Farrell 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.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Msgr Farrell High School compares to 19 public schools serving similar grades in Staten Island, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2900 AMBOY RD, Staten Island, NY 10306
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Msgr Farrell High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. STATEN ISLAND TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is GAYNOR MCCOWN EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SUSAN E WAGNER HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Staten Island, see our Staten Island schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PS 50 FRANK HANKINSON Staten Island | 0.4 mi | 8.4 |
| PS 23 RICHMONDTOWN Staten Island | 0.4 mi | 7.8 |
| STATEN ISLAND TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Staten Island | 0.5 mi | 8.5 |
| NEW DORP CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Staten Island | 0.6 mi | 7.3 |
| STATEN ISLAND HEBREW ACADEMY Staten Island | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| STEPHANIE A VIERNO SCHOOL (THE) Staten Island | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| NEW DORP HIGH SCHOOL Staten Island | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| BARBARA ESSELBORN SCHOOL (THE) Staten Island | 1.2 mi | 7.7 |
| DAVID MARQUIS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (THE) Staten Island | 1.4 mi | 4.5 |
| IS 2 GEORGE L EGBERT Staten Island | 1.5 mi | 7.0 |
| PS 38 GEORGE CROMWELL Staten Island | 1.5 mi | 4.5 |
| IS 24 MYRA S BARNES Staten Island | 1.8 mi | 7.7 |
| SUSAN E WAGNER HIGH SCHOOL Staten Island | 2.1 mi | 7.7 |
| PS 32 GIFFORD SCHOOL (THE) Staten Island | 1.7 mi | 6.9 |
| STATEN ISLAND ACADEMY Staten Island | 2.1 mi | 7.5 |
| ST CLARE SCHOOL Staten Island | 2.0 mi | 4.4 |
| PS 8 SHIRLEE SOLOMON Staten Island | 2.0 mi | 8.0 |
| CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF STATEN ISLAND Staten Island | 2.4 mi | — |
| PS 11 THOMAS DONGAN SCHOOL Staten Island | 2.2 mi | 6.6 |
| GAYNOR MCCOWN EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL Staten Island | 2.0 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10306 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$97,746
Median Home Value
$675,400
Median Rent
$1,743/mo
Population
57,249
College Educated
33.6%
Homeownership
71.3%
Avg Commute
44.7 min
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Median Age
41.9
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|---|---|
| FRANKLIN UPPER SCHOOL Rochester, NY | 4.3 |
| HORNELL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Hornell, NY | 4.3 |
| JOHN F KENNEDY JR SCHOOL Elmhurst, NY | 4.3 |
| ST JOSEPH'S COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE Buffalo, NY | 4.3 |
| WELLSVILLE SECONDARY SCHOOL Wellsville, NY | 4.3 |
| ACADEMY OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY - A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL Far Rockaway, NY | 4.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Msgr Farrell High School
What grades does Msgr Farrell High School serve?
Msgr Farrell High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Msgr Farrell High School?
Msgr Farrell High School has an enrollment of approximately 783 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Msgr Farrell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Msgr Farrell High School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Msgr Farrell High School rank in NY?
Msgr Farrell High School ranks #955 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Msgr Farrell High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Msgr Farrell High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Msgr Farrell High School a private school?
Yes, Msgr Farrell High School is a private all-boys 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 Msgr Farrell High School a religious school?
Msgr Farrell High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 783
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Richmond County
- Phone
- (718) 987-2900
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