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STATEN ISLAND > District 31 > Public High school

Staten Island Technical High School

485 Clawson Street Staten Island, NY 10306
353100011605
485 Clawson Street
Staten Island, NY 10306
New Dorp
  • Review from InsideSchools.org
  • What’s Special: All kids learn Russian; strong technology and pre-engineering courses.
  • The Downside: No regular art program; kids complain of a long day and competition for entrance into AP courses.
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  • Performance9 Above Average
  • Satisfaction 9 Above Average
  • Diversity 5 Average
9/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1971 / 2400
Above Average
Regents English
100%
Above Average
Regents Mathematics
96%
Above Average
Regents Science
99%
Above Average
Regents History
100%
Above Average
Regents Rate
100%
Above Average
10-Credit Rate
100%
Above Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 278.9 / 350
Above Average
Regents Completion 99.9 / 100
Above Average
College Enrollment Rate 90.0 / 100
Above Average
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More about Staten Island Technical High School

Population 1,104 students
School Type High
Grades 9th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 A
Avg. Attendance Rate 96%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • English Language and Composition
  • English Literature and Composition
  • Government and Politics: United States
  • Physics B
  • Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
  • Physics C: Mechanics
  • Russian Language and Culture
  • United States History
  • World History
Language Classes
  • Russian
Program Highlights
  • Technical courses in Lego Robotics
  • For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics
  • Computer Software
  • Technical Drawing with Inventor Technology
  • Electronics
  • AutoCAD and Cisco Networking. Elective courses are offered in Advanced Placement
  • Science Engineering Research Program (SERP - Intel
  • NYCSEF &amp; ISEF competitions)
  • Forensic Science
  • Biotechnology and Molecular Science
  • Film
  • Pre-Law
  • Speech (Forensics)
  • College Creative Writing
  • College Russian
  • Performing Arts
  • Band (Wind Ensemble
  • Jazz
  • Symphonic)
  • Dance
  • Yoga
  • College Now
  • Russian Exchange Program
  • SAT Prep
  • Cahn Fellows Program
Artistic Extracurriculars
  • Symphonic Band
  • Orchestra
  • Ensembles
  • Drama
  • Dance
  • Student Government
  • National Honor Society
  • Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution
  • Parent Leadership Academy
Clubs
  • Over 70 clubs
  • activities and special events
Academic Extracurriculars
  • Publications - Tech Times
  • Trope Literary Magazine
Cultural & Arts Partners)
  • Snug Harbor
Hospital Partnerships
  • Staten Island University Hospital
  • Richmond University Hospital
Higher Education Partnerships
  • Columbia University
  • St. John&rsquo;s University
  • Wagner College
  • College of Staten Island
  • City University of New York (CUNY)
  • Kingsborough Community College
  • University at Albany
  • College of St. Rose
Community Organization Partners
  • United Activities Unlimited (UAU)
  • Seamen's Society
  • Joseph Maffeo Foundation
  • March of Dimes
Corporate Partners
  • Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
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