STATEN ISLAND TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

STATEN ISLAND TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31 school district, located in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 1,320 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 60 teachers, STATEN ISLAND TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

STATEN ISLAND TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL (SITHS) is widely recognized as one of the most prestigious and rigorous public secondary schools in New York City. Operating as a specialized high school, it serves a highly competitive student body selected through the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). The school is renowned for its intensive STEM-focused curriculum, offering an array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college-level engineering tracks, and robust research programs that prepare students for success at top-tier universities.

Beyond its demanding academic environment, SITHS is known for fostering a vibrant school culture that balances high achievement with extensive extracurricular involvement. The school boasts a wide range of athletic teams, competitive robotics clubs, arts programs, and academic honor societies, encouraging students to develop leadership skills and personal interests outside the classroom. Located in the heart of Staten Island, the school maintains a strong sense of community, consistently ranking among the best high schools in the nation for its academic outcomes and the professional readiness of its graduates.

For more information, contact STATEN ISLAND TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL at (718) 667-3222 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.