At a Glance
A screened high school with exceptional family trust and a 100/100 program richness score serving a diverse, high-need student body on Staten Island's North Shore
Families seeking a screened high school with strong family-teacher relationships, robust extracurricular and arts programs, and a diverse student body. Particularly well-suited for students who thrive in a large-school environment with competitive admissions tracks (honors, culinary, JROTC) and for families who value the zero-exclusionary discipline approach. Students with IEPs will find integrated support across all four years.
- Perfect 100/100 program richness score with 30+ extracurriculars including robotics, debate, JROTC, and TV production
- Zero suspensions — notably different from district average of 0.44%
- Exceptional family trust scores: 98% principal trust, 96% teacher trust
- Screened admissions with competitive programs drawing 122-297 applicants per track
- 32% IEP student population with integrated special education services (grades 9-12 SE)
- Comprehensive arts program including dance, theater, marching/jazz band, and culinary arts
- No ELA/Math proficiency data provided — parents should request recent state test results
- 32% IEP population means specialized support is available but class sizes may reflect mixed needs
- Staten Island's geographic isolation from other boroughs means longer commutes for students attending schools elsewhere
- Neighborhood has elevated environmental health concerns (asthma rates, lead exposure)
- High school enrollment of 1,634 is substantial — campus feel may not suit families seeking smaller schools
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 31
Port Richmond High School operates in District 31 alongside several highly-rated elementary/middle schools (P.S. 35 at 99/100, Naples Street at 97/100). As the only screened high school in this dataset with a perfect program richness score, it fills a distinct niche for families seeking structured academics and competitive admissions pathways. The school's zero-suspension environment and top-tier trust scores position it favorably against district peers, though the absence of proficiency data limits direct academic comparisons.
Port Richmond High School admits students through a screened process, with three competitive programs: the Gateway Honors Program (50% offer rate from 122 applicants), Culinary Arts (33% offer rate from 297 applicants), and JROTC (33% offer rate from 82 applicants). The school offers AP Courses alongside specialized STEM, arts, and world language instruction. While specific proficiency data was not available, the school's selective admissions model and comprehensive academic programming suggest a structured approach to college preparation.
The school's climate data reveals exceptional family and teacher satisfaction: 94% of parents report satisfaction, with near-universal trust in both teachers (96%) and the principal (98%). Teachers rate instruction quality at 96% and report 97% trust in leadership alongside 92% collegial trust. Most notably, the school recorded zero suspensions — a stark contrast to the district average of 0.44%. With a 46% family survey response rate (738 responses) and 149 teacher responses, these results reflect meaningful participation.
Port Richmond serves 1,634 students in grades 9-12 plus special education, with a diverse enrollment: 51% Hispanic, 24% Black, 15% White, 7% Asian, 2% Multi-Racial, and 1% Native American. The diversity index of 70% reflects a heterogeneous student body. Notably, 32% of students have IEPs — a substantial special education population. The economic need index of 77.6% indicates a majority-high-need student body, consistent with the neighborhood's 21.6% poverty rate and $74,560 median household income.
Port Richmond sits on Staten Island's North Shore, a transit-accessible neighborhood (80th percentile) with moderate family density (44th percentile). The area shows stability (82nd percentile) but faces challenges: a crime density of 1,271 and elevated asthma rates (47.3 per 1,000 ED visits) with 22.6% elevated lead rates in children. The neighborhood has 48.8% homeownership and a median home value of $485,918, with 26.7% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.
The neighborhood is reasonably walkable with access to Staten Island Railway service connecting to the ferry, though most families will likely rely on car or bus transportation given Staten Island's car-dependent layout.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 738 families responded (46% rate)
Programs & Activities
Admissions Demand
A competitive honors program that prepares students for college study in applied mathematics, sciences, and related professions. Students complete college-level courses in science and research opportunities, internships, and SAT/ACT prep.
Prepares students for career opportunities in the hospitality and food services industry. We partner with C-CAP (Careers Through Culinary Arts) and Pro-Start (NYS Restaurant Association Curriculum). Students leave our program with a Food Handlers License. Work-Based Learning opportunities include job shadowing, paid internships and working in our student run cafe.
JROTC provides students with the tools, training, and experiences required for today's leadership roles. Drill courses provide the opportunity for students to participate in the National Drill Competition.
A challenging program that immerses students in a CTE instructional model preparing them for business, economics, finance, and career education through the Virtual Enterprise Program and the Hospitality and Tourism Program.
The Academy of the Arts nurtures creatively talented students. Students have the opportunity to experience classes in Media Arts and the Performing Arts. Classes include: Leveled band classes, Jazz band, Marching band, Chorus, Guitar, Orchestra, Theater, Radio and Television. Partnerships include Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Staten Island Community Television, Roundabout Theatre Company and Exploring The Arts.
Medical Technology introduces students to the multitude of occupations and careers available in the medical and health professions; the hands-on program prepares students for college-level courses through lab experience and internships.
A competitive honors program that prepares students for college study in the humanities. Students complete college-level courses in the humanities.Through the YMCA of Greater New York, students are provided enrichment in college access and career development and SAT/ACT Prep. Students enjoy a free membership to the YMCA.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Port Richmond High School a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Port Richmond High School yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 9 to 12 in Port Richmond.
- What grades does Port Richmond High School serve?
- Port Richmond High School serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into Port Richmond High School?
- Port Richmond High School is a screened school — it admits by application, weighing grades, attendance, and sometimes a test or interview.
- Is Port Richmond High School public, charter, or private?
- Port Richmond High School is a public school in NYC Community School District 31.
- What neighborhood is Port Richmond High School in?
- Port Richmond High School is in Port Richmond, Staten Island.
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