CSI High School for International Studies: admissions and school facts
CSI High School for International Studies (DBN 31R047) is a New York City public high school in Todt Hill-Heartland Village, Staten Island with one admissions program. Admission: Open. Its average SAT is 1091 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 99% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 1091
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 99%
- College and career rate
- 88%
- Students
- 503
- Applicants per seat
- 8
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
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Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
No screening by grades or tests: seats are offered by priority (borough, zone, language) and a random number.
97 seats · 772 applicants · 8 per seat
About the school
Our challenging and academically demanding program is designed around college preparedness & aligned to Next Generation Standards. High standards, rigor & global themes are infused throughout subjects. Demanding standards around student conduct, school tone, and academic citizenship are strictly maintained. Prohibition of student cell phone use/electronics is strictly enforced. Students are required to present comprehensive portfolios and engage in summer research projects. Teachers work to challenge studentsâÃÂàthinking, build student ownership of learning, and prepare students for college. Building global competence, all students must undertake at least 3 years of world language, including Mandarin Chinese or Spanish. 99% of students graduate in four years. 81% of students enroll in college or career programs. 96% of students feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms, locker...
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (15): Biology, Calculus AB, Comparative Government and Politics, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Psychology, Seminar, Spanish Language and Culture, Studio Art - 2D, Studio Art - Drawing, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Wrestling
Clubs: LOGIC CLUB, THEATER CLUB, AWARENESS CLUB, ART CLUB, MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION CLUB (MSA), POLITICS FOR TEENS, LION/NICHE, CSIHS GENDER SEXUALITY ALLIANCE, CHINESE CULTURE CLUB, JEWELRY CLUB, DEBATE CLUB, GAME Nâ GO, CULTURE CLUB, JEWISH MUSLIM STUDENT ALLIANCE
Students
- Girls
- 52%
- English language learners
- 3%
- Students with disabilities
- 18%
- Economic need index
- 52%
- Asian
- 42%
- Black
- 5%
- Hispanic
- 21%
- White
- 30%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- Native American
- 0%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 95%
- Rigorous instruction
- 67%
- Supportive environment
- 59%
- Family and community ties
- 79%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 100 Essex Drive, Staten Island, NY 10314
- Neighborhood
- Todt Hill-Heartland Village
- School hours
- 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into CSI High School for International Studies?
CSI High School for International Studies admits students through: Open. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is CSI High School for International Studies?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 8 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at CSI High School for International Studies?
The average SAT was 1091 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at CSI High School for International Studies?
99% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 88% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is CSI High School for International Studies and how do you get there?
The school is at 100 Essex Drive, Staten Island.
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Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are