- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Staten Island, NY
Curtis High School
Federal NCES profile for Curtis High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010301939
👥 S:T ratio 36
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Curtis High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #9 of 11
- high schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for New York
- 75.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Curtis High School has class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Curtis High School ranks #9 of 11 high schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010301939 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+103 students YoY
Curtis High School held near 2,256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+103 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 152.3 → 159.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+103 students YoY 360010301939 · Staten Island, NY High · LARGE · TRAD
2,439 enr · 16:1 · 75.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Curtis High School held near 2,256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+103 headcount). Teacher FTE added 152.3 → 159.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Curtis High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tottenville Hi
Tottenville High School
3,750 students
- New Dorp High
New Dorp High School
3,055 students
- Susan E Wagner
Susan E Wagner High School
2,743 students
- This school
Curtis High School
2,439 students
- Port Richmond
Port Richmond High School
1,696 students
- Is 72 Rocco La
Is 72 Rocco Laurie
1,532 students
What this shows Curtis High School reports 2,439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Curtis High School compares
Curtis High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.7% | ▲ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,439 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,439
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 91% in New York - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.0%
African American 30.5%
White 10.0%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Curtis High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Curtis High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Dorp High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Susan E Wagner High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Port Richmond High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 72 Rocco Laurie | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Curtis High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,055
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,743
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,532
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,439 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Curtis High School
How many students attend Curtis High School?
Curtis High School has 2,439 students enrolled. It is a high school in Staten Island, NY. CCD year-over-year: 2,153 (2022-23) → 2,256 (2023-24), nearly flat (+103).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Curtis High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Curtis High School is 16:1, which is 36% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Curtis High School?
75.7% of students at Curtis High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Curtis High School?
The largest demographic group at Curtis High School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Curtis High School?
Curtis High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Curtis High School rank among high schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Curtis High School ranks #9 of 11 high schools in Staten Island, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Staten Island on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #31?
Besides Curtis High School, New York City Geographic District #31 also operates Tottenville High School (3,750 students), New Dorp High School (3,055 students), and Susan E Wagner High School (2,743 students). See the New York City Geographic District #31 district page for the complete list.