At a Glance
A district alternative learning center serving grades 6-12 in a stable, family-oriented Staten Island neighborhood
Families whose children are best served by an Alternative Learning Center environment - typically students who benefit from more flexible or individualized academic structures, or those requiring different support than traditional zoned schools provide. Parents should have transportation as transit access is limited. The school is best suited for families who understand and seek an ALC educational model rather than a standard middle/high school experience.
- Serves a unique grade span (6-12) under one roof - uncommon in District 31
- Located in one of Staten Island's safest and most stable neighborhoods
- Matches district average class size (23.4 students)
- Very low neighborhood poverty rate (5.4%) suggests a economically homogeneous student body
- No ELA or Math proficiency data available - standard academic comparisons not possible
- Broader grade span (6-12) may create very different day-to-day experiences for middle vs. high school students
- Low transit accessibility means car dependency for most families
- As an Alternative Learning Center, this school serves a specific student population with particular needs - not a traditional zoned school experience
- Limited public data makes deep comparison with peer schools difficult
Based on 2024 data
School SummaryDistrict 31
Among District 31 peer schools listed (predominantly elementary schools with quality ratings of 85-99/100), this school occupies a distinctly different role as an Alternative Learning Center. Direct comparisons are not applicable - ALC schools serve students with different educational needs and pathways than traditional elementary and middle schools. The neighborhood's top-performing elementary schools (P.S. 35 at 99/100, Naples Street at 97/100) serve a different population.
As an alternative learning center, ALC - Mount Loretto does not report standard ELA and Math proficiency rates in the citywide database. This is typical for ALC schools, which serve students with different educational pathways than traditional zoned schools. The school matches the district average class size exactly at 23.4 students, indicating similar instructional resources to other District 31 schools.
Teacher-reported safety at this school is 94.8%, nearly identical to the district average of 94.8%, suggesting a campus environment that teachers find secure and manageable. While survey data on trust in leadership and family engagement was not available for this specific school, the school's positioning as an alternative learning center typically means it draws students who may benefit from more individualized support structures. The suspension rate matches the district average of 0.44%, indicating standard disciplinary approaches.
Demographic data was not available for this specific school. However, the surrounding Annadale-Huguenot-Prince's Bay-Woodrow neighborhood is predominantly working-age families with 31.6% households with children, high homeownership at 79.5%, and a median household income of $118,500 — well above city averages. The neighborhood is very stable with a low 5.4% poverty rate.
The Annadale-Huguenot-Prince's Bay-Woodrow neighborhood on Staten Island is characterized by single-family homes, high safety ratings (87.36 percentile), and strong community stability (79.31). The area scores very high on health environment (95.79) and has excellent air quality (PM2.5 mean of 8.21). However, transit access is limited (19.92), reflecting the area's car-dependent nature. Families in this neighborhood typically value the quiet, residential character and strong sense of community.
This neighborhood is largely car-dependent with low transit scores. Families without vehicles will find getting to and from school challenging. The school is located along Hylan Boulevard, a main Staten Island thoroughfare, which provides driving access but limited pedestrian infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Mount Loretto (ALC) a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Mount Loretto (ALC) yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 6 to 12 in Annadale-Huguenot-Prince's Bay-Woodrow.
- What grades does Mount Loretto (ALC) serve?
- Mount Loretto (ALC) serves grades 6 to 12.
- Is Mount Loretto (ALC) public, charter, or private?
- Mount Loretto (ALC) is a public school in NYC Community School District 31.
- What neighborhood is Mount Loretto (ALC) in?
- Mount Loretto (ALC) is in Annadale-Huguenot-Prince's Bay-Woodrow, Staten Island.
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