PORT RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL

85 ST JOSEPHS AVE
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10302

www.portrichmondhs.org

1,696 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Port Richmond High School, located at 85 St. Josephs Avenue in Staten Island, is a large, comprehensive public high school serving a diverse student body within the New York City Department of Education system. Known for its expansive campus and long-standing history in the community, the school offers a broad academic curriculum that includes various honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, designed to prepare students for college and career readiness.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Port Richmond is noted for its wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, student government, and numerous clubs that cater to various student interests. The school also features several specialized programs and career-technical education (CTE) pathways, allowing students to gain practical skills in fields such as the arts, technology, and health sciences. By fostering a collaborative environment, the school aims to support the holistic development of its students while providing them with the resources necessary to succeed in a post-secondary setting.

1,696

Total Students

154.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PORT RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	222
Hispanic	912
Black	390
Asian	115
Two or More	39
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
912 (53.8%)
Black
390 (23.0%)
White
222 (13.1%)
Asian
115 (6.8%)
Two or More
39 (2.3%)
American Indian
12 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3%)

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)420-2100
Website:	http://www.portrichmondhs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,696
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	154.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,368
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 9 369

Grade 10 411

Grade 11 457

Grade 12 454

Ungraded 5