Port Richmond High School (31R445)

85 St Josephs Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302, Staten Island
Phone: 718-420-2100
Hours: 8:00am - 2:15pm
School Website: https://www.portrichmondhs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/31R445/
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School Leader: Andrew Greenfield (agreenf@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Sonia Alvarez (salvarez24@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Amna Abdullah (aabdullah2@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: William Louisa Iii (wlouisa@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Dawn Santiago (dsantiago25@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Erick Varga (evarga22@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Port Richmond High School is a comprehensive Community School that empowers students to reach their highest academic potential in a nurturing environment. Small, interest-based programs and a rigorous honors program are open to all students and offer a variety of services to our students and families through our new Port Richmond High School Health and Wellness Center. During students' first year, the Freshman Academy provides a culture of high standards, advanced courses, and academic support systems that address individual students' needs. Students are exposed to a wide array of extracurricular and athletic activities in combination with a challenging academic program that prepares them for college and the world of work.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 74%

Academic Highlights: CTE program(s): Culinary Arts

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community School, Early College, Extended Day Program, Health Center, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • CTE Endorsement
  • NYC 9-14 School, which offer a six-year program where students earn a high school diploma, gain valuable work-based learning experiences, and can earn a no-cost Associate's degree (or up to two years of college credits)
  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Calculus (Advanced Math), Calculus (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
CTE, Math, NYS Seal of Biliteracy, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Golf, Stunt
Art
Port Richmond High School is committed to providing a comprehensive arts education. Our highly qualified arts teachers constantly assess student work throughout the year. We offer many classes for students to begin or continue their studies in the arts. The arts courses offered at Port Richmond High School are Beginning Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Chorus, Beginning Guitar, Guitar Ensemble, Beginning Strings, Advanced String Orchestra, Introduction to Theater, Advanced Theater, Beginning Visual Arts and Advanced Visual Arts. We also offer a three-year sequential Media Arts sequence where students produce podcasts and our weekly television show, "Good Morning Port Richmond" that showcases all things Port Richmond! We live- stream school events, performances and athletic games. Our Marching Band can be seen in parades throughout New York City as well as up and down the eastern seaboard. The students in our Music Department attend music festivals outside the school each year and perform at various school and community functions. Our Theatre Department produces two musicals and a "Sing" production each year and see Broadway shows. Our Media Arts classes Our Visual Arts students study 2 dimensional art and graphic arts.Partnerships include Exploring the Arts (Tony Bennett & Susan Benedetto), Roundabout Theatre Company, Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, ABC Grants awarded through Staten Island Council on the Arts, and a long lasting partnership with the Staten Island Philharmonic.
Program Details
P-TECH 9-14 Computer Science Program(R10E)
Computer Science & Technology, Science & Math

Students have the opportunity to earn their High School Diploma in four years with earned college credit. PTECH is a 9-14 school model, offering students an opportunity to earn free college credit through the College of Staten Island towards an applied Associate degree in Computer Science. Students qualify to attend CSI through coursework and college readiness prerequisites. Students enrolled in the program attend the College of Staten Island for free while supports from Port Richmond High School remain in place until the student receives their Associates Degree. Additionally, students are offered early career opportunities through various internships.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Staten Island students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:24 / 26 (0.92)27 / 26 (1.04)
SWD applicants/seats:8 / 8 (1.00)9 / 8 (1.13)
Rank Avg: 5.57
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
1,758
1,731
1,634
    Grade 12 Students
470
426
416
    Grade 11 Students
440
442
390
    Grade 10 Students
457
437
414
    Grade 9 Students
391
426
414
Avg. Class Size
24.1
16.6
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
19 / 203 / 129
19 / 195 / 132
20 / 237 / 192
Attendance %
86%
86%
80%
Graduation %
77%
85%
83%
College %
46%
46%
48%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,267 (334) / 564
435
1,024 (348) / 613
501
984 / 433
547

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  75.86%
Academic Engagement 
  71.08%
Safety 
  69.25%
Bully Prevention 
  62.63%
Inclusivity 
  89.60%
Mental Support 
  76.56%
Environment 
  68.63%
Post-School Support 
  81.89%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  82.40%
School Satisfaction 
  93.25%
Student Behavior 
  69.50%
Student Support 
  94.67%
School Leadership 
  92.31%
Instructional Clarity 
  93.33%
Instructional Development 
  93.20%
Post-School Support 
  97.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  93.67%
Teacher Support 
  87.29%
Safety 
  93.67%
School Community 
  78.44%
School Leadership 
  94.38%
Post-School Support 
  93.00%
IEP Support 
  93.33%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  77.60%
CC Regents
  58
Non-CC Regents
  61
Impact Score
  0.38
Performance Score
  0.35
College Aptitude
CCR
  36.60%
SAT Math
  424
SAT R/W
  429
Postsecondary
2-Year College 22.40%
4-Year College 25.80%
Other Postsecondary 0.20%
Unknown 51.60%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 51.70%
Female 48.30%
English Language Learners:
  15.00%
Students with Disabilities:
  29.50%
Economic Need Index: 
  80.30%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 7.00%
Black 21.70%
Hispanic 54.30%
White 14.50%
Other 2.50%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 6.60%
Hispanic 14.00%
White 74.30%
Other 5.10%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  28.90%
Students with SETSS
  0.20%
Students with ICT
  13.10%
Students with SC
  9.20%
Has all programs
  93.00%
Has all services
  96.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  58
Regents Gl. Hist.
  57
Regents US Hist.
  57
Regents Algebra I
  53
Regents Living Env.
  50
4-Year Grad. Rate
  72.6
IEP Movement
Good
IEP Support 
  93.33%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services289 (96%)12 (4%)0 (0%)
Special Class153 (88%)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services223 (95%)N/A (N/A)11 (5%)
Counseling Services Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (95%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (5%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (99%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (1%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School31 (57%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned23 (43%)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  52
Regents Gl. Hist.
  61
Regents US Hist.
  58
Regents Algebra I
  57
Regents Living Env.
  53
4-Year Grad. Rate
  61.6
ELL Progress
  62

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

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