GELLER HOUSE SCHOOL
8 Students
Secondary School 6th - 11th
School Overview
Geller House School is a specialized educational facility located in Staten Island, New York, that operates as an integral part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 75. District 75 is specifically designed to provide high-quality, individualized instruction to students with diverse learning needs, including those with significant developmental disabilities, emotional challenges, or those requiring intensive support services. The school serves as a transitional or residential educational setting, often working in tandem with the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services to support youth who are placed in out-of-home care.
Because of its specific mission, Geller House focuses heavily on a therapeutic educational model that balances rigorous academics with emotional and behavioral support. The school environment is structured to promote safety and stability, utilizing small class sizes and highly trained staff to help students work toward their personal and academic milestones. By fostering a nurturing atmosphere, Geller House aims to help its students gain the skills necessary for personal growth and eventual reintegration into their home communities or general education settings.
Because of its specific mission, Geller House focuses heavily on a therapeutic educational model that balances rigorous academics with emotional and behavioral support. The school environment is structured to promote safety and stability, utilizing small class sizes and highly trained staff to help students work toward their personal and academic milestones. By fostering a nurturing atmosphere, Geller House aims to help its students gain the skills necessary for personal growth and eventual reintegration into their home communities or general education settings.
8
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
4.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic | 2 |
| Black | 4 |
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Black4 (50.0 %)
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White2 (25.0 %)
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Hispanic2 (25.0 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Secondary School |
| School Type: | Special Education School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | HAWTHORNE-CEDAR KNOLLS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (718)442-7828 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 11th |
| Total Students: | 8 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 2.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 4.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | N/A |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | N/A |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | N/A |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
1
Grade 8
3
Grade 9
2
Grade 10
2
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 1 |
| Grade 8 | 3 |
| Grade 9 | 2 |
| Grade 10 | 2 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 4 | 50% |
| Male | 4 | 50% |