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Susan E Wagner High School

Public | 9-12 | 3230 students

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Posted November 1, 2012

Read between the lines. diverse and multi cultural isn't exactly a good thing. Nit the best choice.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 21, 2011

i'm currently a sophomore at susan wagner and it's an INCREDIBLE school . the principal gets involved with the kids and and the fundraisers for every academy and he walks around the lunchroom sometimes just to talk to students , he's a great man ; the teachers find the perfect balance between being someone a student can joke around and talk to and being an educator ; susan wagner has different academies and classes for almost any occupation you like . there are so many extra curricular activities , there's a club for almost anything you could think of . the school-wide events are numerous , and the staff makes it a place you genuinely want to go to every day .
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 8, 2010

Wonderful school. Great staff. Wonderful teachers.


Posted October 28, 2010

the school is well run, great teachers, sports programs, approachable adminstrative staff, wonderful elightening programs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2010

I Love this school because it helped my grandchildren to learn great values and to be good at all they do. The teachers are great and my with their help have furthered there studies
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 19, 2010

This school has showed my children diveristy of studies as well as teaching them commaderity amoungst fellow students. This school has the most amazing Football program , It allows a boy to enter and learn determination, drive as well as brotherhood & when he is done learning with this program he leaves a young man ready to face the world. I can just tell you as a parnet who graduated from this school as well as having a daughter graduate from this school as well as my son a sohmore in this school, I have been pleased of the educaton and love that we all recieved from this great school...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2010

My daughter is a freshman so we are still learning about Susan E. Wagner. But, my daughter loves it, so I love it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 30, 2009

the teachers are great, the programs are great, the students are great and we are just excellent.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 29, 2009

the students get really involved and are always looking for ways to help raise money for the school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 25, 2009

i graduated from wagner and i loved it all the friends and memories made will stay with me forever , i wish i can go back and live those four years all over again
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 25, 2009

I graduated from Wagner and I've been a teacher there since 1985...how could I not brag about this place!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 22, 2009

Susan E. Wagner is extremely diverse with great teachers who really dedicate themselves to teaching their students. It has a wide variety of programs, clubs and other activites that make it a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 19, 2009

Wagner is an awesome school. Especially the theatre, art and music departments...most importantly the theatre...we put on productions that are claimed to be broadway level by the newspaper and by city officials.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 2, 2009

yes i was a student there 3 year ago and did change me in ways i did not even know i'm a better person now and yes it is a great school the teacher are good so yes parents if you ask me this is the right school for your kids.


Posted September 22, 2009

It has a great music program and great teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2009

I love how diverse this school is and how many opportunities come from going to this school
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 20, 2009

Our school has a wide variety of programs so kids my age and older don't just be serious and have education, but we all have fun in the process. If this happens in other schools than we can make school fun so we can have a easier way of learing things faster as well. We have many clubs and activities anybody can join without any force from anyone. All schoold should have someting like that to have activities that are part of the school but aren't manditory. I am a freshmen and the day i stepped into this school, I knew that i would love it here. When the first day was over I just wanted to stay in school the rest of the day. The teachers that we have are not only educate us but also teach us how we can do somethign when we put our mind to it. If you are an 8th grader that migth be looking for a good High School to go to, i would definitly recommend Susan E Wagner High---home of the Falcons!!! =) this school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2009

i love susan e. wagner because you can never get bored theres always some after school/during school classes and its just amazing XD
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 20, 2009

Multi cultural. Comprehensive challenging courses. Great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2009

It's a great school, especially all its clubs and organizations
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

354 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

370 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

415 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

857 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

36 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

569 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

934 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

831 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

84 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

891 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

159 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

225 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

745 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students53%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Chemistry

All Students69%
Students with disabilities33%
General population69%

Earth Science

All Students58%
Students with disabilities27%
General population61%

English

All Students89%
Students with disabilities72%
General population94%

French

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population100%

Geometry

All Students73%
Students with disabilities38%
General population73%

Global History and Geography

All Students75%
Students with disabilities42%
General population83%

Integrated Algebra

All Students62%
Students with disabilities32%
General population72%

Italian

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students77%
Students with disabilities41%
General population84%

Physics

All Students70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Students98%
Students with disabilities88%
General population98%

U.S. History and Government

All Students88%
Students with disabilities70%
General population91%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "A" for the high school level.

About the tests


Progress Report Grades measure the school's contribution to student learning in three areas: School Environment, Student Performance and Student Progress. Schools can receive additional credit for achieving exemplary performance progress among high-needs students. Progress Report Grades range from A to F.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York City Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 51% 51%
Hispanic 22% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 15% 8%
Black 12% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 29%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 4%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 81%N/A76%
Female 84%N/A79%
Male 76%N/A71%
Asian or Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander 96%N/A81%
Hispanic or Latino 66%N/A59%
White 84%N/A86%
Economically disadvantaged 77%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 82%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 65%N/A56%
General-Education students 84%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 22N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 11%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 50%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 9%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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1200 Manor Rd
Staten Island, NY 10314
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Phone: (718) 698-4200

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