Richard H Hungerford School

Richard H Hungerford School serves 496 students in grades 10-11. 
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 10-11
  • Enrollment: 496 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Richard H Hungerford School's student population of 496 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-11
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
496 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Richard H Hungerford School is 0.70, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
10%
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Hispanic
39%
30%
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Black
17%
16%
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White
34%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Richard H Hungerford School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Richard H Hungerford School?
496 students attend Richard H Hungerford School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Richard H Hungerford School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 10-11 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Richard H Hungerford School part of?
Richard H Hungerford School is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 10-11
  • Enrollment: 496 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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