The Michael J. Petrides School: admissions and school facts
The Michael J. Petrides School (DBN 31R080) is a New York City public high school in Todt Hill-Heartland Village, Staten Island with 2 admissions programs. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), District 75 inclusive services. Its average SAT is 1007 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 92% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 2
- Average SAT
- 1007
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 92%
- College and career rate
- 79%
- Students
- 1413
- Applicants per seat
- 2
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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.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)R15J
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
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.
97 seats · 197 applicants · 2 per seat
District 75 inclusive servicesR15U
For students whose IEP recommends District 75 inclusive services. Your child’s IEP team can explain eligibility and how to apply.
1 seats · 2 applicants · 2 per seat
About the school
Petrides is a comprehensive college preparatory school that offers a wide array of academic opportunities. Our students are challenged to their maximum potential and are encouraged to meet and exceed the standards in all subject areas. What separates Petrides is not only its level of academic excellence, but its strong sense of community and family. Our small, intimate setting allows students to grow both academically and socially.
Courses and languages
AP courses (10): Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Comparative Government and Politics, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Seminar, Statistics, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Wrestling
Co-ed: Golf
Clubs: Astronomy Club, Billion Oyster Project Club, Community Affairs Project(C.A.P.), Cheerleading, Chess Club, Cooking Club, Council For Unity (CFU), Craft Club, Habitat For Humanity, History Club, Italian Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Math Team, Media and Technology Club, My Brothers Keeper, My Sisters Keeper, National Honor Society, Newspaper, Petrides against Cancer Society (PACS), Passport Club, Step Team, Spoken Word, Student Government, Yearbook, SING, Spring Musical, Winter Concert, Spring Concert, Art Show
Students
- Girls
- 48%
- English language learners
- 3%
- Students with disabilities
- 34%
- Economic need index
- 64%
- Asian
- 12%
- Black
- 22%
- Hispanic
- 34%
- White
- 27%
- 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
- 79%
- Rigorous instruction
- 49%
- Supportive environment
- 58%
- Family and community ties
- 93%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 715 Ocean Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
- Neighborhood
- Todt Hill-Heartland Village
- Bus
- S53, S61, S62, S66, S93, SIM35
- School hours
- 8:00 AM – 2:20 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into The Michael J. Petrides School?
The Michael J. Petrides School admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), District 75 inclusive services. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is The Michael J. Petrides School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 2 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at The Michael J. Petrides School?
The average SAT was 1007 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 The Michael J. Petrides School?
92% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 79% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is The Michael J. Petrides School and how do you get there?
The school is at 715 Ocean Terrace, Staten Island. Bus: S53, S61, S62, S66, S93, SIM35.
Other high schools nearby
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