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STATEN ISLAND > District 31 > Public High school

New Dorp High School

465 New Dorp Lane Staten Island, NY 10306
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465 New Dorp Lane
Staten Island, NY 10306
New Dorp Beach
  • Review from InsideSchools.org
  • What’s Special: Recipient of large grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; newly renovated athletic fields.
  • The Downside: Most students begin high school performing below grade level.
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  • Performance6 Average
  • Satisfaction 5 Average
  • Diversity 7 Above Average
6/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1262 / 2400
Average
Regents English
88%
Above Average
Regents Mathematics
61%
Average
Regents Science
59%
Average
Regents History
72%
Average
Regents Rate
62%
Average
10-Credit Rate
77%
Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 190.6 / 350
Average
Regents Completion 56.2 / 100
Average
College Enrollment Rate 52.8 / 100
Average
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More about New Dorp High School

Population 2,658 students
School Type High
Grades 9th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 B
Avg. Attendance Rate 89%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Computer Science A
  • English Literature and Composition
  • United States History
  • World History
Language Classes
  • Italian
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • The Mathematics and Science Institute
  • The Law
  • History &amp; Human Rights Institute
  • Corporate Center for Business and Technology
  • Future Teachers Academy
  • Academy of Communication and Media Arts
  • Institute of Forensic Science and Criminology
  • Academy of Fine and Dramatic Arts
  • Allied Health Academy; College Courses: Anatomy and Physiology
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Art History
  • Child Development and Teaching Methodology
  • Business Communication
  • Humanities
  • Issues in Science
  • Pre-Calculus
  • College Now
  • After-school Tutoring
Artistic Extracurriculars
  • Yearbook Design
  • Computer Graphics
  • Stage Design
  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Marching Band
  • Guitar Club
  • Symphonic Band
  • Chorus
  • Dance Team
  • Performing Arts
  • Video Yearbook
  • Musical Performances
  • Student Government
  • Leadership Team
  • Community Service Projects
  • Council for Unity
  • Conflict Resolution Team
  • Link Employment and Responsibility Now (LEARN)
  • NFL Play It Smart
  • NBA Project Rebound
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Baruch/Merrill Lynch Initial Public Offering (IPO) Challenge
  • Federal Challenge
  • Stock Market Challenge
  • PM/Saturday School
  • Cranial Crunch Team
  • Yearbook Squad
  • Literary Magazine
  • School Newspaper
  • SING
  • First Aid/CPR
Clubs
  • Chess
  • International
  • Drama
  • Dance Dance Revolution
  • Business and Marketing
  • Graphic Design
  • Newscast Production
  • Anime
  • Martial Arts
  • Moot Court
  • Forensics
  • American Sign Language
  • Gay-Straight Alliance
  • Russian
  • Model Airplanes
  • Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP)
  • Creative Writing
  • Jewish Culture
  • Social Obstacles
  • Fitness Training
  • Float Committee
  • Ping-Pong
  • Environmental Awareness
  • INTERACT Service
Academic Extracurriculars
  • National Honor Society
  • Italian and Spanish Honor Societies
  • Literary Magazine
  • School Newspaper
  • Math Team
  • Small Learning Community-based Activities
  • Virtual Enterprise
Cultural & Arts Partners)
  • Neverland Theater-Staten Island Children's Theatre Association (SICTA)
Hospital Partnerships
  • Staten Island University Hospital
Higher Education Partnerships
  • St. John&rsquo;s University
  • College of Staten Island
  • Wagner College
  • Baruch College
  • Kingsborough Community College
Non-Profit Opportunities
  • Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation
  • New Visions for Public Schools
  • United Activities Unlimited
  • Careers Through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP)
  • Gilder Lerhman Institute of American History
Other Partnerships
  • Covenant House
  • Urban League
  • New York Public Library
  • Jewish Community Center (JCC)
  • Culinary Arts
  • Virtual Enterprise Inc.
  • The Dana Foundation
Financial Institution Partners
  • Richmond Savings Bank
  • Staten Island Savings
  • Merrill Lynch
  • Deloitte &amp; Touche
  • Chase Manhattan Bank
Community Organization Partners
  • New Dorp Civic Association
  • South Shore Rotary Club
  • Staten Island Lions
  • Where to Turn
  • Project Hospitality
  • Staten Island New York (SINY) Inc.
  • Jewish Board of Family and Children Services
Corporate Partners
  • Staten Island Economic Development Corporation
  • Limeri Insurance
  • SGF Associates Inc.
  • Russo
  • Scamardella &amp; D'Amato Law Firm
  • Simpson Thatcher &amp; Barlett LLP
Sports
  • Cheerleading
  • Pilates
  • Dance
  • Weight Training
  • Self-Defense
  • Adaptive Physical Education
  • Hoops for Harmony
  • 9th Grade SLC Challenge
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