At a Glance
An exceptionally small, nonsectarian Staten Island high school where each student gets near-tutor-level attention.
Best suited for
A family seeking a tiny, personalized high school experience for a self-directed teen — and able to manage a Staten Island commute.
What stands out
- Enrollment of just 24 students across four high school grades — roughly six students per grade, an unusually intimate scale.
- A 6:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for near one-on-one instruction and close faculty relationships.
- A nonsectarian identity paired with a traditionally religious-sounding name, which may appeal to families looking for a small alternative without formal religious instruction.
- A quiet residential Staten Island location removed from the pace of Manhattan private school life.
Things to consider
- Such a small student body means limited extracurriculars, sports teams, and peer-group variety — families should think carefully about social fit.
- The school is not within walking distance of any subway, so a daily car commute or bus route is essentially required.
- Demographics are strikingly homogeneous, which may matter to families prioritizing a diverse peer environment.
- With only four teachers across four grades, course offerings and specialization are likely narrower than at larger private schools.
- Parents should ask directly about accreditation, college placement history, and graduation outcomes given the unusual scale.
Identity
A nonsectarian, coeducational combined high school serving grades 9 through 12 with a very small student body. Despite the "Bishop" in its name, the school lists no religious affiliation, suggesting either a secular rebranding or a heritage-rooted name now operating independently of any church body.
Community
With 91.7% of students identifying as White and a diversity index of 0.31, the student body is notably homogeneous. The total enrollment of just 24 means the community is closer to a tight-knit group than a typical high school cohort.
Neighborhood
The school sits in the New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis area of Staten Island, a residential neighborhood with a median household income near $98,000 and a 10.5% poverty rate. About a third of area adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting a middle-class suburban character.
There are no subway stations within a 20-minute walk, so getting to school realistically requires a car or a long bus ride from the Staten Island Ferry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is BISHOP PATRICK V AHERN HIGH SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for BISHOP PATRICK V AHERN HIGH SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 9 to 12 in New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis.
- What grades does BISHOP PATRICK V AHERN HIGH SCHOOL serve?
- BISHOP PATRICK V AHERN HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into BISHOP PATRICK V AHERN HIGH SCHOOL?
- BISHOP PATRICK V AHERN HIGH SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is BISHOP PATRICK V AHERN HIGH SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- BISHOP PATRICK V AHERN HIGH SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is BISHOP PATRICK V AHERN HIGH SCHOOL in?
- BISHOP PATRICK V AHERN HIGH SCHOOL is in New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis, Staten Island.