CURTIS HIGH SCHOOL
Curtis High School, located in the St. George neighborhood of Staten Island, is one of the oldest and largest public secondary schools in New York City. Established in 1904, the school occupies a historic, architecturally significant campus that has served generations of Staten Island families. It operates with a commitment to providing a comprehensive academic experience, offering a wide array of programs ranging from traditional college-preparatory coursework to specialized Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways.
The school is well-known for its vibrant culture and commitment to diversity, fostering an environment where students can explore interests through numerous extracurricular activities, including robust athletic programs, performing arts, and various academic clubs. By balancing a rigorous core curriculum with opportunities for personal development and vocational training, Curtis High School aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education or entering the workforce.
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10301-1610
(718) 390-1800
CURTIS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 2,590 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
- Total Students:
- 2,590
- Teachers:
- 142.07
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,590 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 40.7%
- Black or African American
- 36.0%
- White
- 14.9%
- Asian
- 6.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.0%
- Female
- 55.6%
- Male
- 44.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.