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Fast Facts about Staten Island Academy

715 Todt Hill Road, Staten Island, NY 10304
Phone: 718-987-8100, Fax: 718-979-7641
www.statenislandacademy.org

• Independent, coed, college preparatory school founded in 1884. The Academy is the oldest private school (and the only independent school!) in Staten Island, NY. Pre-Kindergarten (age 4)-Grade 12
• Head of School: Diane J. Hulse, 2002-Present; B.S., Beloit College; Masters, New York University
• Enrollment: 410
• Faculty & Staff: 75
• Student: Teacher Ratio: 1:17
• Student: College Advisor Ratio: 1:8
• Campus & Facilities: Scenic 12 acre campus containing seven buildings, playing fields, tennis courts, two outdoor pools, a theater/auditorium, art facility, two playgrounds, gymnasium and fitness center, library, cafeteria, computer and science labs, conference room, and administrative offices.
• School Hours: 8:15AM-3:15PM: Academic Day; 3:15-4:40PM; Adventures Program; 7-8:15AM & 3:30-7PM: Extended Day Program
• Offerings: Integrated technology: computer labs, Smartboards, laptops, wireless, Internet and Intranet; Advanced Placement and Honors* courses; Power Math* and Power Science programs; enriched visual and performing arts beginning in Pre-K; comprehensive physical education and wellness (beginning in Pre-K), athletics, and fitness programs; College Guidance program: college nights, advisors, summer college bus tour, special workshops and guest speakers; school-wide community service initiatives, and exchange program. (*Honors courses and Power Math program offered in Middle School.)
• Library: Renovated in 2003; 16,000 volumes of print and non-print material suitable for Pre-K through Grade 12; automated circulation system with an Intranet catalogue; Online databases.
• Accredited by New York State Association of Independent Schools, Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
• Chartered and registered by the Board of Regents, University of the State of New York
• Member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the Independent School Admissions Association of Greater New York, Parents League of New York, Council for the Support and Advancement of Education.

Press Contact: Rena Jordan, Assistant Director of Development for Communications and Marketing, 718-303-7805, communications@statenislandacademy.org