NEW DORP HIGH SCHOOL

www.newdorphs.org

3,055 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

New Dorp High School, located on New Dorp Lane in Staten Island, is a large, comprehensive public high school that serves a diverse student body. Known for its structured academic environment, the school organizes its students into smaller "Learning Communities" (or academies) designed to provide a more personalized educational experience. These academies focus on specific themes—such as medicine, law, engineering, and digital media—allowing students to pursue specialized coursework that aligns with their professional interests and career goals.

In addition to its academic programming, New Dorp High School offers a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including extensive athletic programs, performing arts groups, and various student clubs. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves transitioning to college or entering the workforce. By combining a wide range of academic pathways with a focus on student support and community engagement, New Dorp strives to foster both the intellectual and personal development of its students.

3,055

Total Students

239.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEW DORP HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,224
Hispanic	924
Black	245
Asian	583
Two or More	58
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	5

White
1,224 (40.1%)
Hispanic
924 (30.3%)
Asian
583 (19.1%)
Black
245 (8.0%)
Two or More
58 (1.9%)
American Indian
12 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
Phone:	(718)667-8686
Website:	http://www.newdorphs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,055
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	239.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,965
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	113

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 833

Grade 10 708

Grade 11 784

Grade 12 729

Ungraded 1