Enrollment
3,750
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Staten Island, NY
Tottenville High School
Federal NCES profile for Tottenville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010302883
👥 S:T ratio 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tottenville High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #6 of 11
- high schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tottenville High School has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tottenville High School ranks #6 of 11 high schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302883 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
241.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tottenville High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tottenville High School
Tottenville High School is a large high school in Staten Island, New York, enrolling 3,750 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.6:1 is larger than about 90% of New York schools and 32% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.4% 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 3,750 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 57/100).
New York City Geographic District #31 also operates New Dorp High School (3,055 students) and Susan E Wagner High School (2,743 students) alongside Tottenville 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 Tottenville High School compares
Tottenville 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 21% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,750 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,750
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
White 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Asian 16.0%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Tottenville High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Tottenville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Dorp High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Susan E Wagner High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Curtis High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Port Richmond High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 72 Rocco Laurie | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tottenville 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
- 2,439
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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 (~3,750 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Tottenville High School
How many students attend Tottenville High School?
Tottenville High School has 3,750 students enrolled. It is a high school in Staten Island, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tottenville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tottenville High School is 15.6:1, which is 32% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tottenville High School?
44.4% of students at Tottenville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tottenville High School?
The largest demographic group at Tottenville High School is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tottenville High School?
Tottenville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Tottenville High School rank among high schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Tottenville High School ranks #6 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 Tottenville High School a good school?
Tottenville High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Tottenville High School, New York City Geographic District #31 also operates New Dorp High School (3,055 students), Susan E Wagner High School (2,743 students), and Curtis High School (2,439 students). See the New York City Geographic District #31 district page for the complete list.
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