Curtis High School (31R450)

105 Hamilton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301, Staten Island
Phone: 718-390-1800
Hours: 7:44am - 3:13pm
School Website: https://www.curtishs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/31R450/
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School Leader: Gregory Jaenicke (gjaenicke@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Jennifer Moore (jmoore60@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Jennifer Moore (jmoore60@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Dwayne Archbold (darchbold3@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Jose Burbano (jburban@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Victoria Roberts (vrobert2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Gregory Jaenicke (gjaenicke@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Curtis High School is a Community School whose mission statement declares: "Curtis will be a nurturing community where all of its members will have the desire and opportunity to achieve their fullest potential." Curtis continually seeks to provide academic, extracurricular, social-emotional, and health and wellness services that are comprehensive, coordinated, and responsive to the evolving needs of our community. Curtis consists of small learning communities (houses) giving students and faculty the opportunity to teach and learn with a more personalized approach. All students, supported by our faculty and a wealth of community partnerships and resources, pursue curricula that challenge and prepare them for a world beyond Curtis.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 83%

Academic Highlights: International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, CTE program(s): Nursing Assistant, Practical Nursing

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community School, Extended Day, Health Center, Internships Available, Multi-Session School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 2 GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), IB Biology HL, IB Biology SL, IB Dance HL, IB Economics SL, IB English HL, IB History SL, IB Italian SL, IB Mathematics Analysis and Approaches SL, IB Mathematics Applications and Interpretation SL, IB Physics SL, IB Psychology HL, IB Spanish SL, IB Theater HL, IB Theater SL, IB Theory of Knowledge, IB Visual Arts HL, Other (College Course [Credited]), Other (International Baccalaureate), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages), World Languages (International Baccalaureate)
Languages Offered
Italian, Spanish
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
International Baccalaureate, NYS Seal of Biliteracy
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, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Double Dutch, Golf
Other Sports
Cheerleading, Step
Clubs
ADL, Art Club, ASPIRA, Chorus, Gaming Club, Garden Club, Girls Who Code, Health Ambassadors, Journalism Club, Key Club, Law Club, Math Team, MBK, MSK, Muslim Student Association, Newspaper, Nex Gen Educators, Nursing Club, Peer Mediation, Pride Club, Robotics Team, Science in Focus Club, Voices of Color Action Club, Warrior TV, Yearbook
Art
Curtis High School is a comprehensive high school located on the north shore of Staten Island near the Staten Island Ferry. Curtis High School provides arts instruction in the four major arts forms of dance, theatrer, music and visual arts. We offer sequential instruction in visual arts, jazz band, concert band, guitar ensemble, and chorus. Our dance programs offers modern, ballet, survey and choreography. Dance, visual arts and theater all offer International Baccalaureate classes, but all students at Curtis High School can pursue a sequence in the arts, regardless of their chosen learning track.
Program Details
Performing Arts(R19G)
Performing Arts

The Performing Arts program offers students the opportunity to study dance, theater, or music through a variety of classes that are enriched by after-school performances and partnerships with Roundabout Theater, Battery Dance Company, Theatre for New Audiences, and The College of Staten Island. Course offerings include: IB Dance, Modern Dance, Ballet, Composition, Theater I, IB Theater, Chorus, Piano, Guitar, Orchestra, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Band.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are randomly selected
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Staten Island students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:29 / 52 (0.56)30 / 52 (0.58)
SWD applicants/seats:13 / 16 (0.81)16 / 16 (1.00)
Rank Avg: 4.78
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
2,276
2,152
2,253
    Grade 12 Students
391
394
449
    Grade 11 Students
496
514
571
    Grade 10 Students
557
649
566
    Grade 9 Students
832
595
667
Avg. Class Size
26.6
26.3
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
68 / 226 / 157
56 / 180 / 130
61 / 185 / 98
Attendance %
84%
86%
89%
Graduation %
84%
83%
75%
College %
70%
61%
65%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,967 (690) / 804
754
1,505 (710) / 763
700
1,260 / 695
605

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 
  74.29%
Academic Engagement 
  66.23%
Safety 
  64.25%
Bully Prevention 
  54.63%
Inclusivity 
  87.00%
Mental Support 
  69.67%
Environment 
  62.88%
Post-School Support 
  77.56%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  73.80%
School Satisfaction 
  88.17%
Student Behavior 
  55.25%
Student Support 
  89.05%
School Leadership 
  86.08%
Instructional Clarity 
  85.67%
Instructional Development 
  88.24%
Post-School Support 
  95.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  90.22%
Teacher Support 
  81.57%
Safety 
  90.33%
School Community 
  77.00%
School Leadership 
  90.63%
Post-School Support 
  95.00%
IEP Support 
  81.00%

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. %
  84.20%
CC Regents
  63
Non-CC Regents
  67
Impact Score
  0.51
Performance Score
  0.53
College Aptitude
CCR
  49.20%
SAT Math
  457
SAT R/W
  474
Postsecondary
2-Year College 6.70%
4-Year College 63.50%
Other Postsecondary 0.70%
Public Service 0.90%
Vocational Program 2.20%
Unknown 26.00%

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 46.00%
Female 54.00%
English Language Learners:
  9.20%
Students with Disabilities:
  19.90%
Economic Need Index: 
  78.60%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 7.80%
Black 29.60%
Hispanic 48.20%
White 10.90%
Other 3.50%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 11.20%
Hispanic 16.80%
White 67.80%
Other 4.20%

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
  19.70%
Students with SETSS
  0.50%
Students with ICT
  14.60%
Students with SC
  1.40%
Has all programs
  95.00%
Has all services
  90.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  10.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  67
Regents Gl. Hist.
  65
Regents US Hist.
  66
Regents Algebra I
  56
Regents Living Env.
  55
4-Year Grad. Rate
  66.3
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  81.00%

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 Services384 (95%)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class29 (97%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services106 (91%)N/A (N/A)11 (9%)
Counseling Services Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (20%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (80%)
Speech-Language Therapy43 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School24 (89%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

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
  55
Regents Gl. Hist.
  63
Regents US Hist.
  64
Regents Algebra I
  56
Regents Living Env.
  54
4-Year Grad. Rate
  63.8
ELL Progress
  51

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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