David Marquis School Of The Arts serves 556 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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David Marquis School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
David Marquis School Of The Arts's student population of 556 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
556 students
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 20, 2026
School Motto
Together, We Achieve Greatness
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of David Marquis School Of The Arts is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
24%
31%
Black
11%
15%
White
49%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Nyc Special Schools - District 75
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are David Marquis School Of The Arts often compared to?
How many students attend David Marquis School Of The Arts?
556 students attend David Marquis School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of David Marquis School Of The Arts students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of David Marquis School Of The Arts?
David Marquis School Of The Arts has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does David Marquis School Of The Arts offer ?
David Marquis School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is David Marquis School Of The Arts part of?
David Marquis School Of The Arts is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
In what neighborhood is David Marquis School Of The Arts located?
David Marquis School Of The Arts is located in the Great Kills neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Great Kills.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This school is run by idiots. Teachers are burnt out and need to retire to allow caring people to help these kids.
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