MICHAEL J PETRIDES SCHOOL (THE)

www.petrides.com

1,423 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The Michael J. Petrides School (PS/IS 075) is a unique K-12 public school located in the Sunnyside area of Staten Island, New York. Known for its campus-style setting situated on a historic, wooded hilltop, the school serves a diverse student body across elementary, middle, and high school levels. Because it spans all grade levels, the school places a heavy emphasis on continuity, offering a "school community" atmosphere where students often remain in the same learning environment from childhood through their high school graduation.

Academically, Petrides is recognized for its commitment to a rigorous curriculum, offering various honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses at the high school level to prepare students for college and career success. The school integrates technology into its classrooms and balances its academic requirements with an array of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, arts programs, and various student clubs. By fostering a close-knit educational environment, the school aims to support the social-emotional and intellectual development of its students throughout their entire K-12 journey.

1,423

Total Students

112.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MICHAEL J PETRIDES SCHOOL (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	392
Hispanic	502
Black	296
Asian	175
Two or More	46
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
502 (35.3%)
White
392 (27.5%)
Black
296 (20.8%)
Asian
175 (12.3%)
Two or More
46 (3.2%)
American Indian
7 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
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)815-0186
Website:	http://www.petrides.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	1,423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	112.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	905
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 89

Grade 6 135

Grade 7 123

Grade 8 128

Grade 9 135

Grade 10 111

Grade 11 115

Grade 12 130

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MICHAEL J PETRIDES SCHOOL (THE)
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	93
Grade 5	89
Grade 6	135
Grade 7	123
Grade 8	128
Grade 9	135
Grade 10	111
Grade 11	115
Grade 12	130