CURTIS HIGH SCHOOL

105 HAMILTON AVE
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10301

www.curtishs.schoolwires.com

2,153 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

2,153

Total Students

152.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CURTIS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	950
Black	642
Asian	156
Two or More	124
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
950 (44.1 %)
Black
642 (29.8 %)
White
272 (12.6 %)
Asian
156 (7.2 %)
Two or More
124 (5.8 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.1 %)

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)390-1800
Website:	http://www.curtishs.schoolwires.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,153
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	152.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,894
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 9 591

Grade 10 643

Grade 11 523

Grade 12 396