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#2028 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 43% in state

Port Richmond 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 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.

85 ST JOSEPHS AVE, Staten Island, NY 10302

  • Math 75% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 85% proficient (2021)
  • 75.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency85% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency80% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+38.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
College Readiness4.0Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate75%
AP Participation9.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism47%

Students at Port Richmond High School score 80% 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 Proficiency75%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency85%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 80% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
89%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
86%
ELA
89%
2016
Math
91%
ELA
89%
2017
Math
84%
ELA
90%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
88%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
88%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 87% (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

79.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Port Richmond 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 81Very Walkable
  • Transit 64Good Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable

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

Median income

$76,089

Median home value

$586,300

Median rent

$1,800/mo

College educated

28.9%

Homeownership

56.7%

Poverty rate

20%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
9.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
3 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
Moore Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.09–122.0 mi422Compare →
Beacon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.4K–112.3 mi97Compare →
St Peters Boys High SchoolPrivate · tuition4.99–122.3 mi447Compare →
Simon Youth AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–122.4 mi12Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

New York City Geographic District #31

Schools in district
74
Rank in district
#41 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.

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

About Port Richmond High School

Port Richmond High School is a public high school in Staten Island, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #31, serving approximately 1,746 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,028 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Port Richmond High School

What grades does Port Richmond High School serve?

Port Richmond High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Port Richmond High School?

Port Richmond High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,746 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Richmond High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Port Richmond High School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Port Richmond High School rank in NY?

Port Richmond High School ranks #2,028 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Port Richmond High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Port Richmond High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Port Richmond High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Port Richmond High School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Port Richmond High School a charter school?

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

Is Port Richmond High School a Title I school?

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

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

79.8% of students at Port Richmond 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
1,746
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
147
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Richmond County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.0%
4-Year Graduation
75.0%
Area population (ZIP 10302)
19,693
Area average commute
41.8 min
Area median age
34.8
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 10302; 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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