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The Michael J. Petrides School

DBN 31R080  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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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.

Prgram Description
  • Comprehensive academic curriculum with an emphasis on performing arts and technology.
  • Comprehensive academic curriculum with an emphasis on performing arts and technology.
Admissions Priority
  • Guaranteed offer to continuing 8th grade students who apply
Offer Rate
    Requirements
    • We do not rank students for this program; all students will be selected randomly
    Methods Ed. Opt. For Continuing 8th Graders
    Seats 9th Grade GE 106 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants 574 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Filled Y N/A
    Seats 9th Grade SWD 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Filled N N/A
    Seats Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Applicants Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    App per Seat Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Location 715 Ocean Terrace, Staten Island NY 10301 (40.607637, -74.105883)
    Subway N/A
    Website www.petridesschool.com
    Graduation Rate 83.0%
    Pct Stu Enough Variety 89.0%
    College Career Rate 70.0%
    Pct Stu Safe 86.0%
    Specialized No
    Total Students 1,330
    Attendance Rate 90.0%
    SAT Takers 0
    SAT Reading 473
    SAT Math 483
    SAT Writing 470
    Total Enrollment 469
    Female 43.0% (201)
    Male 57.1% (268)
    White 44.3% (208)
    Asian 7.0% (33)
    Black 23.7% (111)
    Hispanic 21.1% (99)
    Other 3.8% (18)
    Academic Opportunities

    Laptop distribution program providing wireless Internet access for students

    Special Arts Program with courses in instrumental, orchestral and vocal music

    Fine Arts, Sculpture, Graphic Design

    Opportunities for international travel

    Advanced Placement Courses

    AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP English, AP Statistics, AP World History

    Bus

    S53, S61, S62, S66, S78, S93, X14

    Addtl Info1
    Extracurricular Activities

    Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation, Dance Company, Family Arts Nights, High School Musical Review, International Thespian Honor Society, Italian, Key Club, Literary Magazine, National Honor Society, Peer Teaching, Peer Tutoring, Petrides Against Cancer Society, Petrides Chapter of Habitat for Humanity, School Newspaper, S!NG Competition, Spring Musical Production, Student Government, Teen Talk, Yearbook

    School Sports

    Cheerleading

    Programs
    • Comprehensive Academic for New Students
    • Comprehensive Academic for Current Students
    Interests
    • Humanities & Interdisciplinary
    • Humanities & Interdisciplinary
    Eligibility
    • Open only to Staten Island students or residents.
    • Open only to continuing 8th graders
    Audition Information
      Boro R
      School 10th Seats
      ELL Programs English as a New Language
      Language Classes Italian, Spanish
      Diploma Endorsements
      Neighborhood Todt Hill-Heartland Village
      Shared Space Yes
      Campus Name
      Building Code R880
      Phone Number 718-815-0186
      Fax Number 718-815-9638
      School Email ATabbit@schools.nyc.gov
      Grades 2018 PK-12
      Final Grades PK-12
      Start Time 8am
      End Time 2:20pm
      Psal Sports Boys Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Wrestling
      Psal Sports Girls Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball
      Psal Sports Coed Golf
      Girls
      Boys
      Pbat
      International
      Transfer
      Ptech
      Early College
      Geo Eligibility Open only to Staten Island students/residents
      School Accessibility Description 1
      Codes R15J R15K
      Seats 10 No No
      Primary Address Line 1 715 Ocean Terrace
      City Staten Island
      State Code NY
      Lat 40.608
      Lng -74.106
      Zip 10,301
      # Grade 9 117
      # Grade 10 117
      # Grade 11 120
      # Grade 12 115
      ELA Takers 102
      ELA Level 1 14.7% (15)
      ELA Level 2 49.0% (50)
      ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 3+4 36.3% (37)
      Math Takers 102
      Math Level 1 18.6% (19)
      Math Level 2 41.2% (42)
      Math Level 3 35.3% (36)
      Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
      Math Level 3+4 40.2% (41)

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