Academy History
Tracing its roots to the Methfessel Institute, which was founded in 1862, the Staten Island Academy and Latin School was officially chartered on September 5, 1884.
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Important Moments
- 1884 Staten Island Academy Founded
- 1885 Rapid Expansion
- 1891 Wall Street
- The Early 1900's
- 1931 Winter Memorial Library
- The Great Depression
- The 1940's Dongan Hall
- 1964 Todt Hill Road Campus
- 1970 Alumni Hall
- 1975 Tragedy Strikes
- 1976 Crowe Hall
- 1995 Francis H. Powers Science and Technology Center
- 2003 Stanley Library Renovation
- 2004 Alexander Robbins Steinman Foundation
- 2011 Nancy B. Avis Memorial Fund
- 2013 Patrick Academic Resource Center
- 2015 NYPD Memorial
1884 Staten Island Academy Founded
1885 Rapid Expansion
1891 Wall Street
The Early 1900's
1931 Winter Memorial Library
The Great Depression
The 1940's Dongan Hall
1964 Todt Hill Road Campus
1970 Alumni Hall
1975 Tragedy Strikes
1976 Crowe Hall
1995 Francis H. Powers Science and Technology Center
2003 Stanley Library Renovation
2004 Alexander Robbins Steinman Foundation
2011 Nancy B. Avis Memorial Fund
2013 Patrick Academic Resource Center
2015 NYPD Memorial
If Anton Methfessel were to return today, he would see students actively engaged in learning in state-of-the-art facilities on a lovely 12-acre campus. SMART boards and computers have replaced the quill and inkpots of his days, but Mr. Methfessel would easily recognize the community he helped establish. Today's Academy remains dedicated to the ideals of fostering intellectual excellence and curiosity, compassion, and creativity in young people.