Geller House School vs. Staten Island Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Geller House School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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Staten Island Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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School History
Overview
Geller House School in Staten Island, NY, serves 17 students in grades 6 through 12 within a nonsectarian, cityâbased alternative school program.
Founded in 1870, the school is among the oldest private schools in Staten Island and maintains a studentâteacher ratio of 9:1 with 2 fullâtime teachers.
The student body is 100% students of color, reflecting a diverse private school environment in Staten Island's Concord neighborhood.
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Grades Offered
6-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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No
Year Founded
1870
1884
Students Body
Total Students
17 students
334 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
21%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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27
Kindergarten Students
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11
Grade 1 Students
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20
Grade 2 Students
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9
Grade 3 Students
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16
Grade 4 Students
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14
Grade 5 Students
1
18
Grade 6 Students
1
23
Grade 7 Students
1
23
Grade 8 Students
4
35
Grade 9 Students
5
29
Grade 10 Students
1
30
Grade 11 Students
2
34
Grade 12 Students
2
45
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
55 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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75%
Average Class Size
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15
Number of AP Classes
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14
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
6:1
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
(Khaki pants and skirts uniform and Formal dress with blazer once a week)
(Khaki pants and skirts uniform and Formal dress with blazer once a week)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 15 / rolling
Tuition Cost
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$21,900
Tuition Notes
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Tuition starts at 15800 for part time and three day prekindergarten and increases to 26075 through Grade 11
% on Financial Aid
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25%
Acceptance Rate
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30%
Admissions Director
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Caroline Crane
Admissions Associate
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Joan George