Port Richmond High School

Port Richmond High School is a comprehensive community school on Staten Island's North Shore, known for its nurturing environment and commitment to student empowerment. The school offers a Freshman Academy to support new students and provides a Health and Wellness Center for families. Parents frequently praise the school for its strong sense of community and the caring, approachable nature of its teachers. Recent parent surveys show very high satisfaction with the school environment and relationships. The campus features a new multi-million dollar athletic complex, completed in 2023, with turf fields, a track, and tennis courts, alongside state-of-the-art STEAM Labs that opened in 2019, equipped with Apple technologies, 3D printing, and virtual reality tools. While the school aims to prepare students for college and careers through a challenging academic program, its four-year graduation rate and college enrollment percentage are below citywide medians. Regents exam pass rates are mixed, with strong performance in English and Languages Other Than English, but lower rates in many math and science subjects. Student feedback on safety and discipline is varied, with some reporting a safe environment, while others note occasional student misbehavior and fights. The school offers specialized programs, including P-TECH pathways that allow students to earn free college credits and Associate's degrees from the College of Staten Island.