Enrollment
2,439
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010301939
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Curtis High School earns 22/100 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
- 22
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
152.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Curtis High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Curtis High School
Curtis High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Staten Island, New York, enrolling 2,439 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16:1 is larger than about 91% of New York schools and 36% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,439 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 47 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #37, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #31 also operates Tottenville High School (3,750 students) and New Dorp High School (3,055 students) alongside Curtis High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Curtis High School compares
Curtis High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,439 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Curtis High School a good school?
Curtis High School earns 22/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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