South Richmond High School is a public special education school located in Staten Island, New York, USA, under the jurisdiction of the New York City Department of Education. The school serves students ages 10-21. The current principal is Anthony Casella.
South Richmond High School Is/ps 25 serves 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Richmond High School Is/ps 25 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
South Richmond High School Is/ps 25's student population of 570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
Celebrating Abilities
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Richmond High School Is/ps 25 is 0.71, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
34%
30%
Black
34%
16%
White
25%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Richmond High School Is/ps 25?
570 students attend South Richmond High School Is/ps 25.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of South Richmond High School Is/ps 25 students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Richmond High School Is/ps 25?
South Richmond High School Is/ps 25 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Richmond High School Is/ps 25 offer ?
South Richmond High School Is/ps 25 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Richmond High School Is/ps 25 part of?
South Richmond High School Is/ps 25 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is South Richmond High School Is/ps 25 located?
South Richmond High School Is/ps 25 is located in the Charleston neighborhood of Staten Island, NY.
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