Richard H Hungerford School serves 496 students in grades 10-11.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 10-11
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard H Hungerford School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Richard H Hungerford School's student population of 496 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-11
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Why Be Ordinary When You Can Be Extraordinary
School Rankings
The diversity score of Richard H Hungerford School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
39%
30%
Black
17%
16%
White
34%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Richard H Hungerford School?
496 students attend Richard H Hungerford School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Richard H Hungerford School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richard H Hungerford School?
Richard H Hungerford School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Richard H Hungerford School offer ?
Richard H Hungerford School offers enrollment in grades 10-11 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Richard H Hungerford School part of?
Richard H Hungerford School is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is Richard H Hungerford School located?
Richard H Hungerford School is located in the Clifton neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Clifton.
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