Richard H Hungerford School serves 516 students in grades 6-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- 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 516 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
516 students
Total Classroom Teachers
90 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 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
38%
31%
Black
17%
15%
White
32%
39%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Richard H Hungerford School?
516 students attend Richard H Hungerford School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Richard H Hungerford School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Richard H Hungerford School part of?
Richard H Hungerford School is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
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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