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 Facts (2025-26)
- 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
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 New York City Special Schools - District 75.
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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