Tottenville High School

The school doesn't publish school-specific proficiency rates in this dataset, but the surrounding context tells a clear story: District 31 averages around 61% proficiency in both ELA and Math, and Tottenville's academic reputation is built on its three screened institutes. The Science Institute drew 1,018 applicants for 56 seats (a 5.6% offer rate) and the Classics Institute drew 837 applicants for 56 seats (6.7%), placing both among the more selective public high school programs in the city. AP coursework and dedicated STEM tracks round out the academic offering. For families who care about college-track rigor, the demand signal here is louder than any single test score.

This is a calm, well-run school by every measure in the data. Teacher-reported instruction quality is 98% — five points above the district average — and parent-principal trust sits at 96%. Teacher-principal trust is 90%, slightly below parent trust but still strong. With 3,707 students, recording only 7 suspensions is striking; the resulting suspension rate is well under half the district average of 0.44%. The day-to-day feel, based on the surveys, is one of a place where teachers feel supported, families feel heard, and discipline is not a daily concern. The 50% family survey response rate is healthy and suggests engaged parents.

The student body is 73% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 2% Black, and 1% multi-racial — a demographic profile that closely mirrors the surrounding neighborhood, which is largely homeowner families in a middle-to-upper-middle income bracket. The economic need index of 36.9% is meaningfully lower than the citywide average, reflecting the affluence of the catchment area. IEP students make up 23% of enrollment, which is a notable figure and suggests real inclusion work happening at scale. The diversity index of 48% indicates moderate racial/ethnic mix rather than deep variety.

Tottenville High School anchors the Annadale-Huguenot-Prince's Bay-Woodrow area, where median household income is $118,500 and only 5.4% of families live below the poverty line. Nearly 80% of households own their homes, the median home value is around $800,000, and almost a third of households include children — exactly the demographic that fills this kind of school. Over 41% of adults here hold a bachelor's degree or higher. It is a stable, family-oriented corner of Staten Island where the school is genuinely a community hub.

There is no subway line running into southern Staten Island — only the Staten Island Railway (SIR). The school is about an eight-minute walk from both the Huguenot and Prince's Bay SIR stops. Most families who don't walk or drive rely on the SIR plus a school bus network.