Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island's student population of 325 students has grown by 108% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 76% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#781 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
28%
29%
Black
11%
16%
White
50%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island's ranking?
Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island is ranked #781 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island often compared to?
Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Islandis often viewed alongside schools like John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island?
325 students attend Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% 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 Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island?
Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island offer ?
Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island part of?
Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island is part of Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island School District.
In what neighborhood is Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island located?
Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island is located in the Bulls Head neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Bulls Head.
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