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#1279 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 27% in state

New Dorp 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.

465 NEW DORP LN, Staten Island, NY 10306

  • Math 84% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 90% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency84% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency90% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency87% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+40.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation20.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
Chronic Absenteeism37.6%

Students at New Dorp High School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency84%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency90%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 87% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
28%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2015
Math
91%
ELA
91%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
95%
2018
Math
91%
ELA
93%
2019
Math
91%
ELA
93%
2020*
Math
84%
ELA
90%
2021*
Math
84%
ELA
90%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 91% (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

65.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where New Dorp 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 93Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 70Excellent Transit
  • Bike 57Bikeable

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

Median income

$97,746

Median home value

$675,400

Median rent

$1,743/mo

College educated

33.6%

Homeownership

71.3%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10306; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
20.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
3 boys'·6 girls'·12 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
Staten Island Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.59–120.5 mi1,404Compare →
Msgr Farrell High SchoolPrivate · tuition4.3private9–121.0 mi783Compare →
South Beach Psychiatric CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated5–111.7 mi9Compare →
Staten Island AcademyPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–121.7 mi305Compare →

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
#26 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.

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

About New Dorp High School

New Dorp High School is a public high school in Staten Island, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #31, serving approximately 3,011 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,279 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

What's said publicly about New Dorp High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

New Dorp High School, commonly known as NDHS, is a public secondary institution located in the New Dorp neighborhood of Staten Island, New York City 2. The school is administered by the New York City Department of Education and falls under Region 7, which covers Staten Island and parts of southwest Brooklyn 2. Its physical address is 465 New Dorp Lane, situated adjacent to Miller Field, a former army airport now used as a park that borders the Lower New York Bay 2. The school offers various extracurricular activities, including clubs and PSAL sports 1. Recent administrative notices indicate a Freshmen Orientation scheduled for June 15, 2026, and an Annual Alumni Dinner and Homecoming event on May 1, 2026 1. Additionally, the school hosts an International Festival and encourages participation in the NYC School Survey, with a deadline of April 30, 2026 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.newdorphs.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Dorp High School

What grades does New Dorp High School serve?

New Dorp High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend New Dorp High School?

New Dorp High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,011 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Dorp High School?

The student-teacher ratio at New Dorp High School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Dorp High School rank in NY?

New Dorp High School ranks #1,279 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is New Dorp High School's MySchoolScout rating?

New Dorp 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 New Dorp High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Dorp High School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is New Dorp High School a charter school?

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

Is New Dorp High School a Title I school?

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

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

65.4% of students at New Dorp 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
3,011
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
227
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Richmond County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.6%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 10306)
57,249
Area average commute
44.7 min
Area median age
41.9
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 10306; 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

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