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#979 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 21% in state

Susan E Wagner 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 42 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1200 MANOR RD, Staten Island, NY 10314

  • Math 86% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 92% proficient (2021)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency86% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency89% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+42.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation24.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism25.2%

Students at Susan E Wagner High School score 89% 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 Proficiency86%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency92%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 89% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
88%
ELA
94%
2015
Math
93%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
89%
ELA
96%
2017
Math
86%
ELA
97%
2018
Math
88%
ELA
96%
2019
Math
88%
ELA
96%
2020*
Math
86%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
86%
ELA
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 94% (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

64.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Susan E Wagner 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Transit 42Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$104,655

Median home value

$665,500

Median rent

$1,726/mo

College educated

37.3%

Homeownership

74.6%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10314; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
24.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
2 boys'·7 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

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Michael J Petrides School (the)Enrollment path unverified5.4PK–121.3 mi1,429Compare →
Richard H Hungerford School (the)Enrollment path unverified4.410–111.3 mi496Compare →
Curtis High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.49–12Not available2,256Compare →

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.

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
#20 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.

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

About Susan E Wagner High School

Susan E Wagner High School is a public high school in Staten Island, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #31, serving approximately 2,841 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #979 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

What's said publicly about Susan E Wagner High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

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

Susan E. Wagner High School is a public high school in Staten Island, New York, operated by the New York City Department of Education 2. The school opened in September 1968 and is named after Susan E. Wagner, the wife of former mayor Robert F. Wagner Jr. 2. It serves approximately 3,300 students and uses Navy and White as its colors, with the Falcon as its mascot 2. The school's mission focuses on developing engaged, reflective students who value diversity and contribute to global society 1. Academically, Wagner offers programs such as Law and Politics, Virtual Enterprise, Scholars Academy, Air Force JROTC, and Theatrical Arts 2. It also hosts annual SING! productions and maintains the largest marching band in New York City, comprising over 150 members 2. The school received the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence designation during the 1988–1989 academic year 2.
Sources (2)
  1. www.wagnerhigh.net
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Susan E Wagner High School

What grades does Susan E Wagner High School serve?

Susan E Wagner High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Susan E Wagner High School?

Susan E Wagner High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,841 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Susan E Wagner High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Susan E Wagner High School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Susan E Wagner High School rank in NY?

Susan E Wagner High School ranks #979 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Susan E Wagner High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Susan E Wagner High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Susan E Wagner High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Susan E Wagner High School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Susan E Wagner High School a charter school?

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

Is Susan E Wagner High School a Title I school?

No, Susan E Wagner High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Susan E Wagner High School?

64.9% of students at Susan E Wagner 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
2,841
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
187
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Richmond County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.2%
Phone
(718) 698-4200
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 10314)
93,539
Area average commute
41 min
Area median age
41.4

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
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 10314; 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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Data sources
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