Curtis High School: admissions and school facts
Curtis High School (DBN 31R450) is a New York City public high school in New Brighton-St. George, Staten Island with 11 admissions programs. Admission: Open, Screened, Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), District 75 inclusive services, Zoned guarantee. Its average SAT is 934 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 84% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 11
- Average SAT
- 934
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 84%
- College and career rate
- 73%
- Students
- 2412
- Applicants per seat
- 0–2
Free. Enter your academic group and borough, and the estimate takes your priorities into account.
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.
OpenR19A
Focus: Computer Science & Technology
No screening by grades or tests: seats are offered by priority (borough, zone, language) and a random number.
65 seats · 77 applicants · 1 per seat
OpenR19B
Focus: Law & Government
No screening by grades or tests: seats are offered by priority (borough, zone, language) and a random number.
65 seats · 88 applicants · 1 per seat
ScreenedR19C
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
78 seats · 96 applicants · 1 per seat
OpenR19D
Focus: Communications
No screening by grades or tests: seats are offered by priority (borough, zone, language) and a random number.
52 seats · 19 applicants · under 1 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)R19E
Focus: JROTC
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
46 seats · 17 applicants · under 1 per seat
ScreenedR19F
Focus: Health Professions
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
65 seats · 141 applicants · 2 per seat
OpenR19G
Focus: Performing Arts
No screening by grades or tests: seats are offered by priority (borough, zone, language) and a random number.
52 seats · 29 applicants · 1 per seat
ScreenedR19H
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
52 seats · 68 applicants · 1 per seat
OpenR19J
Focus: Visual Art & Design
No screening by grades or tests: seats are offered by priority (borough, zone, language) and a random number.
52 seats · 38 applicants · 1 per seat
District 75 inclusive servicesR19U
For students whose IEP recommends District 75 inclusive services. Your child’s IEP team can explain eligibility and how to apply.
0 seats · 0 applicants · under 1 per seat
Zoned guaranteeR19Z
Priority or a guarantee for students who live in the school's zone.
46 seats · 20 applicants · under 1 per seat
About the school
Curtis High School is a Community School whose mission statement declares: "Curtis will be a nurturing community where all of its members will have the desire and opportunity to achieve their fullest potential." Curtis continually seeks to provide academic, extracurricular, social-emotional, and health and wellness services that are comprehensive, coordinated, and responsive to the evolving needs of our community. Curtis consists of small learning communities (houses) giving students and faculty the opportunity to teach and learn with a more personalized approach. All students, supported by our faculty and a wealth of community partnerships and resources, pursue curricula that challenge and prepare them for a world beyond Curtis.
Courses and languages
Languages: Italian, Spanish
AP courses (8): Calculus AB, Computer Science Principles, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, European History, United States Government and Politics, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Co-ed: Double Dutch, Golf
Clubs: ADL, ASPIRA, Art Club, Chorus, Gaming Club, Garden Club, Girls Who Code, Health Ambassadors, Journalism Club, Key Club, Law Club, Math Team, Muslim Student Association, MBK, MSK, Newspaper, Nex Gen Educators, Nursing Club, Peer Mediation, Pride Club, Robotics Team, Science in Focus Club, Voices of Color Action Club, Warrior TV, Yearbook
Students
- Girls
- 54%
- English language learners
- 9%
- Students with disabilities
- 20%
- Economic need index
- 78%
- Asian
- 6%
- Black
- 32%
- Hispanic
- 48%
- White
- 10%
- Multi-racial
- 3%
- Native American
- 1%
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
- 78%
- Rigorous instruction
- 52%
- Supportive environment
- 56%
- Family and community ties
- 86%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 105 Hamilton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301
- Neighborhood
- New Brighton-St. George
- Subway
- SIR to St George (0.4 mi); SIR to Tompkinsville (0.6 mi)
- Bus
- S40, S42, S44, S46, S48, S51, S52, S61, S62, S66, S74, S76, S78, S81, S84, S86, S90, S91, S92, S94, S96, S98
- School hours
- 7:44 AM – 3:14 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Curtis High School?
Curtis High School admits students through: Open, Screened, Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), District 75 inclusive services, Zoned guarantee. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Curtis High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 0 to 2 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Curtis High School?
The average SAT was 934 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 Curtis High School?
84% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 73% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Curtis High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 105 Hamilton Avenue, Staten Island. Subway: SIR to St George (0.4 mi); SIR to Tompkinsville (0.6 mi). Bus: S40, S42, S44, S46, S48, S51, S52, S61, S62, S66, S74, S76, S78, S81, S84, S86, S90, S91, S92, S94, S96, S98.
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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