Susan E. Wagner High School (31R460)

1200 Manor Road, Staten Island, NY 10314, Staten Island
Phone: 718-698-4200
Hours: 8:10am - 2:30pm
School Website: https://wagnerhigh.net
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/31R460/
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School Leader: David Cugini (dcugini@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Sabrina Kennet (skennet@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Jennifer Shanks (jshanks@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Morgan Hasner (mhasner@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Elizabeth Palaj (epalaj4@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Robert Meyer (rmeyer2@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Susan E. Wagner High School consists of unique small learning communities referred to as Learning Centers, and is the Chancellor's Arts Designated School for Staten Island. Each Learning Center has an assigned assistant principal, teacher coordinator, guidance counselor, dean, and attendance assistant, all of whom work together to provide a nurturing environment and a wide range of academic support services. In addition to our academic programs, our many extracurricular and co-curricular activities help to develop well-rounded, socially conscious, respectful citizens who are prepared to enter college and the work force.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 89%

Academic Highlights: CTE program(s): Virtual Enterprise/Entrepreneurship

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

School Features:

  • CTE Endorsement
  • Audition Offered
  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), ELA (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
Arts, 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
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Golf, Stunt
Clubs
For a listing of all Clubs and Student Activities, please visit our website at wagnerhigh.net
Art
The Susan E. Wagner High School Arts program has a wide array of courses and specialized teachers within each discipline. We have been selected by the NYC Dept. of Ed. as the Arts Designated High School for Staten Island. This designation allows us to offer a Regents Endorsed diploma in the Arts as well as opportunities for all disciplines to work side by side with top professional artists in their field. Our Arts in residence partnerships include: The NY Pops, Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, Center, Broadway Bound, Illuminarts, Alvin Ailey and ABT dance schools. The music program has performed to critical acclaim throughout New York City and the country at various festivals and public venues. We were finalists at "Essentially Ellington" in 2023 and 2024. Music courses include multi-leveled ensembles in chorus, band, and guitar, as well as composition. The Theatrical Arts Institute is a four-year program, which includes courses in acting, directing, stage design, musical theatre, and playwriting. In addition to class work, students are engaged in a number of full-scale productions each year including musicals and dramatic plays. The visual arts program has opportunities for students to study art through a variety of media including painting, drawing, graphic design, and photography. Students regularly contribute artwork to galleries and national competitions each year. The dance program offers multi-leveled courses in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Modern. Dance students participate in staged performances beginning in their Freshman year
Programs
Academy of Finance(R17A)
Business

This program connects high school students with the world of financial services and personal finance, offering a curriculum that covers banking and credit, financial planning, global finance, securities, insurance, accounting, and economics. This varied content gives our students an education that is both current and in-line with industry standards. Students are able to supplement their knowledge with a host of work-based learning opportunities, including paid internships their junior year.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Staten Island students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:276 / 20 (13.80)270 / 20 (13.50)
SWD applicants/seats:34 / 5 (6.80)28 / 6 (4.67)
Rank Avg: 4.55
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:(P1)(G1)#7F to (P1)(G1)#A6
  SWD:(P1)(G3)#55 to (P1)(G3)#AA
Offer Prediction:
Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps(R17C)
JROTC

This program aims to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship, promote community service, instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline, and provide instruction in air and space fundamentals, leadership, and wellness. The program is grounded in the Air Force core values of integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

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:61 / 22 (2.77)56 / 22 (2.55)
SWD applicants/seats:19 / 6 (3.17)22 / 7 (3.14)
Rank Avg: 5.32
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Law & Politics Institute(R17D)
Law & Government

This program provides students with a four year sequence that engages them in coursework that is focused on how our society is shaped by the laws that govern it.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Staten Island students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:226 / 25 (9.04)236 / 25 (9.44)
SWD applicants/seats:34 / 7 (4.86)30 / 8 (3.75)
Rank Avg: 4.76
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:(P1)(G1)#E0 to (P1)(G2)#06
  SWD:(G3)#55 to (G3)#AA
Offer Prediction:
Scholars' Academy(R17F)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

This program provides students of outstanding ability and potential with an enriched program that emphasizes inquiry, critical thinking, and research skills.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Staten Island students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:323 / 61 (5.30)378 / 61 (6.20)
SWD applicants/seats:7 / 17 (0.41)13 / 19 (0.68)
Rank Avg: 3.97
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:(P1)(G2)#BE to (P1)(G2)#E9
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
Music(R17G)
Performing Arts

As the specially selected "Chancellor's Arts Designated High School" for Staten Island, music students are eligible to receive a special Chancellor's Endorsed Arts Diploma. The following courses are offered within the Music sequence: Wind Ensemble, Symphonic, Concert, Prelude, Beginning, Jazz, Marching Bands, Advanced, Intermediate, Beginning Guitar Ensembles, Concert, Mixed, Intermediate Chorus, and Composition. Students will perform in multiple concerts, festivals, and events each year.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Staten Island students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:77 / 65 (1.18)82 / 65 (1.26)
SWD applicants/seats:20 / 18 (1.11)24 / 20 (1.20)
Rank Avg: 4.74
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Visual Arts(R17H)
Visual Art & Design

As the specially selected "Chancellor's Arts Designated High School" for Staten Island, visual arts students are eligible to receive a special Chancellor's Endorsed Arts Diploma. The Visual Arts program encourages students to reach their potential through the creation of original work. The following courses are offered within the Visual Arts sequence: Painting, Portfolio, Advanced Drawing, Beginning Drawing, Graphic Design, Digital Photography, Basic Art, and Art History.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Staten Island students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:108 / 43 (2.51)133 / 43 (3.09)
SWD applicants/seats:35 / 12 (2.92)35 / 13 (2.69)
Rank Avg: 4.74
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Theater(R17J)
Performing Arts

As the specially selected "Chancellor's Arts Designated High School" for Staten Island, theater students are eligible to receive a special Chancellor's Endorsed Arts Diploma. The following courses are offered within the Theater sequence: Basic Acting, Advanced Acting, Musical Theater, Directing, Playwriting, and Theater Production. Student performance opportunities include: the Spring Musical, Show Choir, Winter Musical, Spooktacular, SING, Original Works by New Writers, and more.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Staten Island students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:63 / 47 (1.34)46 / 47 (0.98)
SWD applicants/seats:14 / 13 (1.08)17 / 14 (1.21)
Rank Avg: 4.80
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Dance(R17K)
Performing Arts

As the specially selected 'Chancellor's Arts Designated High School' for Staten Island, dance students are eligible to receive a special Chancellor's Endorsed Arts Diploma. The dance program is a comprehensive course of study that includes training in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Horton Technique, and Limon Technique.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Staten Island students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:67 / 12 (5.58)52 / 12 (4.33)
SWD applicants/seats:12 / 4 (3.00)13 / 4 (3.25)
Rank Avg: 4.64
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Susan E. Wagner High School ACES 15:1 Program(R17Y)

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in an ACES (Academics, Career, and Essential Skills) program

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:0 / 0 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:6 / 15 (0.40)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg:
Waitlist
Zoned(R17Z)
Zoned

Comprehensive academic program.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students who live within this school's zone are guaranteed an offer to this program, if they do not receive an offer to a higher choice. To see your child’s zoned school, go to your student's profile in MySchools and scroll down to "Zoned School”.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students who live in the zoned area
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:203 / 130 (1.56)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:55 / 40 (1.38)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg: 4.81
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
2,833
2,927
3,224
    Grade 12 Students
825
835
899
    Grade 11 Students
724
801
811
    Grade 10 Students
639
722
804
    Grade 9 Students
645
569
710
Avg. Class Size
24.9
27.0
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
116 / 221 / 46
195 / 424 / 94
143 / 393 / 145
Attendance %
94%
93%
87%
Graduation %
91%
91%
89%
College %
71%
66%
73%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
2,611 (968) / 660
631
2,177 (987) / 650
644
2,005 / 401
627
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  72.43%
Academic Engagement 
  65.46%
Safety 
  68.75%
Bully Prevention 
  56.63%
Inclusivity 
  83.80%
Mental Support 
  70.33%
Environment 
  61.38%
Post-School Support 
  77.78%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  64.60%
School Satisfaction 
  71.00%
Student Behavior 
  53.50%
Student Support 
  79.52%
School Leadership 
  66.15%
Instructional Clarity 
  72.67%
Instructional Development 
  80.24%
Post-School Support 
  91.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  91.78%
Teacher Support 
  83.71%
Safety 
  90.00%
School Community 
  76.44%
School Leadership 
  89.50%
Post-School Support 
  93.00%
IEP Support 
  89.00%

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. %
  91.50%
CC Regents
  70
Non-CC Regents
  72
Impact Score
  0.53
Performance Score
  0.6
College Aptitude
CCR
  58.20%
SAT Math
  476
SAT R/W
  502
Postsecondary
2-Year College 13.80%
4-Year College 56.10%
Unknown 30.10%

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 49.15%
Female 50.75%
Other 0.10%
English Language Learners:
  5.80%
Students with Disabilities:
  20.10%
Economic Need Index: 
  59.50%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 22.40%
Black 8.10%
Hispanic 33.40%
White 33.80%
Other 2.30%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 3.30%
Hispanic 14.40%
White 75.00%
Other 7.30%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  20.00%
Students with SETSS
  0.10%
Students with ICT
  9.20%
Students with SC
  6.10%
Has all programs
  97.00%
Has all services
  95.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  5.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  74
Regents Gl. Hist.
  67
Regents US Hist.
  65
Regents Algebra I
  56
Regents Living Env.
  55
4-Year Grad. Rate
  78.7
IEP Movement
Good
IEP Support 
  89.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services339 (97%)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class187 (96%)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services146 (92%)N/A (N/A)13 (8%)
Hearing Education Services>5 (86%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (14%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
Physical Therapy26 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Vision Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School95 (88%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned13 (12%)

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
  69
Regents Gl. Hist.
  71
Regents US Hist.
  69
Regents Algebra I
  59
Regents Living Env.
  58
4-Year Grad. Rate
  76.6
ELL Progress
  59
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