MICHAEL J PETRIDES SCHOOL (THE)
MICHAEL J PETRIDES SCHOOL (THE) is a public school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31 school district, located in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 1,313 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 86 teachers, MICHAEL J PETRIDES SCHOOL (THE) has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
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.
For more information, contact MICHAEL J PETRIDES SCHOOL (THE) at (718) 815-0186 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10301-4547
(718) 815-0186
http://www.petrides.com
MICHAEL J PETRIDES SCHOOL (THE) is a public school in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 1,313 enrolled students. See other public other schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
- Total Students:
- 1,313
- Teachers:
- 86.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 1,313 students
- White
- 42.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 23.9%
- Black or African American
- 20.9%
- Asian
- 8.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
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.