Curtis High School

Curtis High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
105 Hamilton Ave,  Staten Island, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 31
4.1
4.3
2,304 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Gregory Jaenicke
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
173
Full Time Teachers
173
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
22
Reading
23
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
13.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
227:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Economically disadvantaged
80.4%
Female
53.4%
Hispanic
48.8%
Male
46.6%
Black
30.5%
Limited English proficient
10.2%
White
10.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.3%
Two or more races
2.7%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
CUNY College of Staten Island 415 Students
New York University 377 Students
CUNY Hunter College 329 Students
Stony Brook University 298 Students
Pace University 240 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 220 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY 165 Students
Columbia University 162 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 160 Students
CUNY Brooklyn College 155 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 268 Students
Psychology 207 Students
Business 176 Students
Biology 167 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 122 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 109 Students
Computer Science 90 Students
Pre-Law Studies 63 Students
Criminology 60 Students
Finance 59 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 438 Reviews
1.0 Parent
2/4/2026
There's an Italian teaching teacher there named Ms. Bologna that envy little girls in her class and cater to the teenage boys in her class.. you have deans that discriminate against black students and give them detention for no reason even when other kids not of color are doing the same things.. no contact with parents they don't call text nothing to inform you about any incidents with your child. Overall I wish they would be more professional with the children and communicate more with the parents I give this school a 2
5.0 Senior
4/21/2025
Truly has to be the best school I have ever stepped foot in the energy just radiates in positivity. The students and staff are incredible and dedicate themselves to their work, The programs are amazing especially the International Baccalaureate Program and the Licensed Practical Nursing Program.
4.0 Senior
6/3/2024
I would like to see more extra curricular being added as clubs or sports and I would like to see change the classes offered so that seniors can take a class that can help prepare them for the outside world outside of high school better .
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/11/2025
Excellent school. There are some downsides, but they are minor and do not depend on the school. Cons: Schoolchildren smoke vapes in the toilet and sometimes even in the classroom. The school fights them, but without the possibility of expulsion from school, nothing will work. Pros: Maximum care for...
1.0 other
6/27/2025
I was bullied by other students at this school when I attended this school from 9th grade to 11th grade. I inevitably transferred to Tottenville High School for my 12th grade year as a result.
5.0 parent
7/25/2021
As an alumnus, who graduated from the IBDP program, I can 100%, without a doubt, say that this school prepares you very well for university. Curtis truly offers everything that you could want from a high school. Yes, it does cater to low-income communities, but don't judge it based on that, as many...
5.0 other
1/21/2019
I thank Allah I have not been injured

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Curtis High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Staten Island, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 31 in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,304 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. Curtis High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $637,721. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Richard H. Hungerford School, Concord High School, Miraj Islamic School, and more. Learn more about what Staten Island has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Curtis High School.

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