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#883 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 19% in state

Tottenville 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 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.

100 LUTEN AVE, Staten Island, NY 10312

  • Math 87% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 91% proficient (2021)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency91% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency89% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+38.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation26%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism29.8%

Students at Tottenville High School score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency87%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency91%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 89% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2016
Math
93%
ELA
97%
2017
Math
92%
ELA
97%
2018
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2019
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2020*
Math
87%
ELA
91%
2021*
Math
87%
ELA
91%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (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

55.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Tottenville 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 59Good Transit
  • Bike 65Bikeable

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

Median income

$111,434

Median home value

$698,900

Median rent

$1,911/mo

College educated

40.9%

Homeownership

81.6%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10312; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
26% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
2 boys'·4 girls'·9 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
South Richmond High School Is/ps 25Enrollment path unverified3.6PK–121.9 mi570Compare →
David Marquis School of the Arts (the)Enrollment path unverified4.5PK–123.4 mi517Compare →
Gateway SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5private2–123.6 mi40Compare →
Perth Amboy Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.59–123.8 mi262Compare →

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
#15 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.

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

About Tottenville High School

Tottenville High School is a public high school in Staten Island, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #31, serving approximately 3,797 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #883 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tottenville High School

What grades does Tottenville High School serve?

Tottenville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Tottenville High School?

Tottenville High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,797 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tottenville High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tottenville High School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tottenville High School rank in NY?

Tottenville High School ranks #883 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Tottenville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tottenville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Tottenville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tottenville High School has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Tottenville High School a charter school?

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

Is Tottenville High School a Title I school?

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

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

55.1% of students at Tottenville 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
3,797
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
242
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Richmond County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.8%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 10312)
63,345
Area average commute
43.9 min
Area median age
40.6
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 10312; 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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