Port Richmond High School

Port Richmond High School (31R445) is a public school in District 31, Port Richmond, Staten Island, serving grades 9–12. Enrollment was 1685 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 9–12
  • Neighborhood: Port Richmond
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

Port Richmond High School
85 St Josephs Ave, Staten Island, NY 10302, USA
Staten Island, Port Richmond

School Quality

The one thing to remember

Regents diploma rate (2025) is 68%, lower than most high schools in the district and citywide.

What the numbers say

  • 4-year graduation rate (2025) is 80%, lower than most high schools in the district and citywide.
  • Advanced Regents diploma rate (2025) is 13%, lower than most district high schools.
  • English learners make up 12% of students in 2025–26, a higher share than at most district high schools.

What its own parents say

98%

of parents trust the principal

96%

trust their child's teachers

94%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 43% of families answered — treat as a partial picture.

Regents and graduation

4-year graduation

80%

English Regents pass rate

58%

Algebra I Regents pass rate

36%

Geometry Regents pass rate

19%

Algebra II Regents pass rate

25%

Living Environment Regents pass rate

34%

Global History Regents pass rate

47%

U.S. History Regents pass rate

53%

Chemistry Regents pass rate

13%

Physics Regents pass rate

14%

Earth Science Regents pass rate

31%

Port Richmond High School vs The Michael J. Petrides School

MeasurePort Richmond High SchoolThe Michael J. Petrides School
Enrollment (2025–26)16851413
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)11.112.3
Family satisfaction (2026)94%94%
Principal trust (2026)98%97%
Teacher trust (2026)96%96%
Leadership (2026)97%96%
4-year graduation rate (2025)80%93%
Regents diploma rate (2025)68%89%
Advanced Regents diploma rate (2025)13%19%
Distance between schools2.7 mi

Port Richmond High School has lower advanced Regents diploma rate (2025) than The Michael J. Petrides School (13% vs 19%) and lower Regents diploma rate (2025) (68% vs 89%).

Student body

Enrollment

1685 students

9–12 · up 162 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

11.1

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

12%

was 14% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

80% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 80% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

29%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 13% White, 54% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 23% Black, 2% multiracial, 47% female, 53% male.

Economic need index: 80% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
97%
Disability support services
94%
Outreach
94%
Facilities
93%
Parent involvement
83%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. Check the attendance zone shown above; zones can change and do not guarantee a seat.

Address

85 St Josephs Ave, Staten Island, NY 10302, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: High School, STEM Classes
  • Location: Port Richmond, Staten Island
  • Address: 85 St Josephs Ave, Staten Island, NY 10302, USA