CSI HIGH SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

www.csihighschool.org

519 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

**CSI High School for International Studies (CSIHS)**, located on the campus of the College of Staten Island (CSI), is a specialized public high school that emphasizes a global perspective and rigorous academic preparation. As a small school, it fosters a close-knit community environment where students benefit from a personalized approach to learning. The school is known for its humanities-focused curriculum, which integrates international themes across various subjects to prepare students to be informed and engaged global citizens.

A defining feature of the school is its strong partnership with the College of Staten Island. This collaboration provides students with unique opportunities, including access to college facilities and the potential to earn college credits before graduation. By blending high school coursework with a college-preparatory focus, CSIHS aims to build a seamless transition to higher education, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills, cultural awareness, and the academic readiness necessary for success in a competitive university landscape.

519

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CSI HIGH SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	122
Black	30
Asian	193
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Asian
193 (37.2%)
White
168 (32.4%)
Hispanic
122 (23.5%)
Black
30 (5.8%)
Two or More
5 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (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)370-6900
Website:	http://www.csihighschool.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	298
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 9 138

Grade 10 125

Grade 11 112

Grade 12 144