Is Port Richmond High School a good school?

Port Richmond High School ranks in the bottom 9.9% of New York high schools.

How many students attend Port Richmond High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,693 students attended Port Richmond High School.

What is the racial makeup of Port Richmond High School?

Students at Port Richmond High School are 51% Hispanic, 23% African American, 14% White, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Port Richmond High School?

Port Richmond High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Port Richmond School For Visionary Learning Elementary : Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park Elementary : Ps 22 Graniteville Elementary : Ps 26 Carteret School (The) Elementary : Ps 30 Westerleigh Elementary : Ps 44 Thomas C Brown Elementary : Ps 60 Alice Austen Elementary : Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins Elementary : Space Shuttle Columbia School Elementary : Staten Island School Of Civic Leadership Middle : Is 51 Edwin Markham Middle : Is 72 Rocco Laurie

Port Richmond High School

Summary:

Port Richmond High School is a public high school in Staten Island, New York, serving 1,693 students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 13.94% White, 23.15% African American, 50.74% Hispanic, and 6.32% Asian students.

Despite its diverse student body, Port Richmond High School has struggled academically, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of New York high schools over the past decade. The school's performance is particularly low for Hispanic, White, and low-socioeconomic status students, ranking in the bottom 25% of schools in the state for these subgroups. Port Richmond High School has a four-year graduation rate of only 82.2%, significantly lower than the state average of 79.7% and the New York City Geographic District #31 average of 78.42%. The school also has a relatively high dropout rate, ranging from 7.2% to 9.0% over the past five years, and a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 54.2% in the 2021-2022 school year.

When compared to other high schools in the same district, Port Richmond High School performs significantly worse across a range of metrics. For example, Csi High School for International Studies, located just 3.74 miles away, has a statewide ranking in the top 25% of New York high schools and a four-year graduation rate of 97.6%. The school's struggles appear to be influenced by a combination of socioeconomic factors, with 78.03% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and significant racial achievement gaps, with Hispanic and White students performing well below their Asian and African American peers on Regents exams and other measures.

Detail:

Public 9-12

85 St Josephs Ave
Staten Island, NY 10302-1193

(718) 420-2100

District: New York City Geographic District #31

SchoolDigger Rank:
1106^th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,513

Feeder schools for Port Richmond High School:

Elementary:	Port Richmond School For Visionary Learning
	Ps 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park
	Ps 22 Graniteville
	Ps 26 Carteret School (The)
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	Ps 30 Westerleigh
	Ps 44 Thomas C Brown
	Ps 60 Alice Austen
	Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins
	Space Shuttle Columbia School
	Staten Island School Of Civic Leadership
Middle:	Is 51 Edwin Markham
	Is 72 Rocco Laurie

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 1,693

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.7%

African American:

23.2%

White:

13.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Port Richmond High School ranks worse than 90.1% of high schools in New York. It also ranks last among 11 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #31. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.79. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Port Richmond High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Port Richmond High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.7%), African American (23.2%), White (13.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Port Richmond High School is 12.3, which is the 4^th best among 11 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #31. (See more...)

Compare Port Richmond High School employs 137.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Port Richmond High School is $18,513, which is the 4^th highest among 11 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #31.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Port Richmond High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Port Richmond High School 1106^th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Port Richmond High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District #31:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #31 398^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Port Richmond High School

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Rank History for all students at Port Richmond High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	32.08	741^st	986	24.8%
2007	32.76	759^th	1002	24.3%
2008	32.00	771^st	1027	24.9%
2009	32.60	789^th	1086	27.3%
2010	27.24	849^th	1117	24.0%
2011	28.42	855^th	1165	26.6%
2012	17.08	983^rd	1198	17.9%
2013	12.92	1023^rd	1217	15.9%
2014	22.66	934^th	1237	24.5%
2015	23.09	981^st	1255	21.8%
2016	21.16	1039^th	1255	17.2%
2017	20.33	930^th	1221	23.8%
2018	18.09	972^nd	1210	19.7%
2019	11.91	1058^th	1207	12.3%
2022	12.85	1033^rd	1190	13.2%
2023	9.79	1106^th	1228	9.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Port Richmond High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	25.61	175^th	212	17.5%
2023	14.65	247^th	272	9.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Port Richmond High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	34.53	364^th	546	33.3%
2019	26.77	450^th	565	20.4%
2022	29.64	373^rd	481	22.5%
2023	30.46	446^th	583	23.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Port Richmond High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	28.54	803^rd	1095	26.7%
2019	18.06	1000^th	1132	11.7%
2022	25.30	812^th	1038	21.8%
2023	22.76	936^th	1130	17.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Port Richmond High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	18.51	967^th	1154	16.2%
2019	12.53	1041^st	1179	11.7%
2022	13.21	984^th	1101	10.6%
2023	9.48	1066^th	1155	7.7%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Port Richmond High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	34.02	343^rd	498	31.1%
2019	19.36	457^th	493	7.3%
2022	34.99	253^rd	389	35.0%
2023	25.22	450^th	531	15.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Port Richmond High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	21.67	937^th	1176	20.3%
2019	13.51	1036^th	1193	13.2%
2022	11.56	1024^th	1155	11.3%
2023	8.91	1113^th	1197	7.0%

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Rank History for Foster Care students at Port Richmond High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.92	5^th	6	16.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Port Richmond High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	15.74	993^rd	1176	15.6%
2019	11.21	1058^th	1190	11.1%
2022	13.41	992^nd	1154	14.0%
2023	11.57	1051^st	1191	11.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Port Richmond High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	28.91	323^rd	426	24.2%
2019	17.51	392^nd	447	12.3%
2022	14.06	342^nd	386	11.4%
2023	15.70	379^th	424	10.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Port Richmond High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	34.68	442^nd	679	34.9%
2019	24.83	542^nd	686	21.0%
2022	21.28	508^th	593	14.3%
2023	19.86	576^th	671	14.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Port Richmond High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	22.73	638^th	791	19.3%
2019	14.14	719^th	815	11.8%
2022	16.71	660^th	760	13.2%
2023	14.40	769^th	851	9.6%

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Rank History for Native American students at Port Richmond High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.87	41^st	41	0.0%

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Rank History for White students at Port Richmond High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	8.05	739^th	765	3.4%
2019	5.15	764^th	793	3.7%
2022	7.46	706^th	738	4.3%
2023	4.20	744^th	776	4.1%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a teacher
Thursday, May 25, 2017

Port Richmond HS is a diamond in the rough. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, November 24, 2014

This school is Staten Island's best kept secret!
Teachers & Leadership are fabulous. Staff goes out of the way to help students achieve their academic goals. The principal, Timothy Gannon, sets the positive tone of communications with families, genuine caring for the students, responsibility and action. My daughter had been bullied in the past, and other schools let it grow till it became problematic. At Port, they get involved as soon as they hear about something and shut it down! My daughter is a special education student who is excelling for the first time in her life under Port Richmond's staff guidance and support. A truly committed team, happy students, and proud families! Go Raiders!!! Close Quote

by a citizen
Tuesday, October 22, 2013

The kids run this school. Teachers try to discipline but the administration tries to come up with a "better" solution than punishment, so the kids know they got away with it. The administration puts too much on the teachers, and could care less about their input. Morale among the staff is at an all time low. If the school closed tomorrow I think most of the staff would be thrilled. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Port Richmond High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	940	713	184	734	12	n/a	n/a	0	2583
2007	853	668	180	784	7	n/a	n/a	0	2492
2008	787	702	188	828	6	n/a	n/a	0	2511
2009	668	650	159	783	6	n/a	n/a	0	2266
2010	596	696	154	817	11	n/a	n/a	0	2274
2011	586	710	155	818	9	0	0	0	2278
2012	514	647	147	798	6	0	0	0	2112
2013	452	565	135	764	8	0	5	0	1929
2014	391	522	121	733	9	0	3	0	1779
2015	349	455	109	695	3	0	8	0	1619
2016	315	397	96	661	3	0	10	0	1482
2017	355	373	94	685	8	9	12	0	1536
2018	370	356	104	674	11	9	17	0	1541
2019	334	363	110	702	13	12	18	0	1552
2020	319	354	110	709	18	12	21	0	1543
2021	274	357	107	732	13	13	35	0	1531
2022	241	387	102	817	12	7	38	0	1604
2023	236	392	107	859	13	4	81	1	1693

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Port Richmond High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	2583	118.0	21.9	45.4
2007	2492	118.0	21.1	49.8
2008	2511	121.3	20.7	45.1
2009	2266	117.4	19.3	57
2010	2274	105.6	21.5	n/a
2011	2278	96.0	23.7	60
2012	2112	98.0	21.5	59.4
2013	1929	103.3	18.6	15.6
2014	1779	89.0	19.9	64.1
2015	1619	86.0	18.8	70.5
2016	1482	82.0	18.0	68.8
2017	1536	88.9	17.2	68.1
2018	1541	94.0	16.3	74
2019	1552	91.8	16.9	75.6
2020	1543	113.9	13.5	77.5
2021	1531	109.5	13.9	79.8
2022	1604	122.7	13.0	82.7
2023	1693	137.3	12.3	78

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Port Richmond High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	2583	118.0	21.9	45.4
2007	2492	118.0	21.1	49.8
2008	2511	121.3	20.7	45.1
2009	2266	117.4	19.3	57
2010	2274	105.6	21.5	n/a
2011	2278	96.0	23.7	60
2012	2112	98.0	21.5	59.4
2013	1929	103.3	18.6	15.6
2014	1779	89.0	19.9	64.1
2015	1619	86.0	18.8	70.5
2016	1482	82.0	18.0	68.8
2017	1536	88.9	17.2	68.1
2018	1541	94.0	16.3	74
2019	1552	91.8	16.9	75.6
2020	1543	113.9	13.5	77.5
2021	1531	109.5	13.9	79.8
2022	1604	122.7	13.0	82.7
2023	1693	137.3	12.3	78

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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