What Staten Island Technical High School does

Staten Island Technical High School (SITHS) is a public specialized high school operated by the New York City Department of Education, located at 485 Clawson Street in Staten Island, New York. It is one of NYC's nine Specialized High Schools and admits students exclusively through the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT), taking in approximately 360 ninth graders and 10–20 tenth graders each year. The school serves academically motivated NYC students across grades 9–12, with 50% of enrollment traveling from Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens, and also offers a Discovery Program pathway for students who score below the SHSAT cutoff. Leadership is headed by Principal Mark Erlenwein with a team of five Assistant Principals covering functional areas including Math/Russian/Admissions, ISS/Security, ENL/Performing Arts, Administration, and Career Development.

The school's product portfolio is a STEM-focused college-preparatory curriculum. Core academic programs span English, Mathematics (through multivariable calculus), Science, Social Studies, Russian language (with Seal of Biliteracy and Stony Brook University college credit), and Physical Education. Specialized offerings include the Science and Engineering Research Program (SERP), Pre-Engineering Career and Technical Education (CTE), Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Science, and a freshman STEM & Robotics course using the TETRIX platform and C++. The school operates the only high school-level solar car project in NYC, competing in the national Solar Car Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway. Extracurricular surface includes performing arts (Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, student-produced SING musical), athletics via the PSAL, and a student-produced daily news program (The Early Bird). The school reports no tuition charges to NYC residents and operates under standard NYC DOE public funding.

The business model is non-commercial: SITHS is a government-funded public institution with no tuition revenue, no private ownership, and no venture capital involvement. The go-to-market motion is event-driven: prospective students take the SHSAT in 8th grade, are ranked by score, and matched to schools via the MySchools platform. The school supplements this with community-led engagement through virtual open houses, self-guided video tours, and an active social media presence. The ecosystem is supported by 25+ named partnerships spanning universities (Columbia, Stony Brook), industry (Con Edison, Port Authority), and civic organizations (NYC Parks, NYCLU). Revenue is not publicly disclosed in the standard commercial sense; the school operates within the NYC DOE budget allocation framework.

Name

Staten Island Technical High School

Legal name

Staten Island Technical High School

Website

https://siths.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Staten Island Technical High School is a NYC public Specialized High School admitting students via SHSAT, serving approximately 1,300–1,400 students in grades 9–12 with a STEM-focused college-preparatory curriculum including engineering, robotics, and the only high school-level solar car team in NYC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education (Specialized STEM High School)

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Public high school education
• STEM curriculum programs
• College preparatory schooling
• Specialized high school admissions
• Engineering education

Headquarters

HQ city

Staten Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: As a NYC Department of Education public school, Staten Island Technical High School is funded through government appropriations and taxpayer funding. No tuition is charged to NYC residents.
2. NYC DOE Budget Allocation: School operates under NYC Department of Education budget with standard public school funding model for staff, facilities, and programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Staten Island Technical High School is a NYC public specialized high school providing college-preparatory education with a STEM and engineering focus. The school admits students through the SHSAT and delivers a four-year curriculum including core academics, AP courses, Pre-Engineering CTE, Computer Science, Robotics, CAD, SERP research program, and performing arts, supported by a Makerspace and the Staten Island Solar Car Project.

Product overview

Staten Island Technical High School is a specialized NYC public high school offering a college-preparatory education focused on STEM and engineering disciplines. The school's product portfolio includes core academic programs (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Russian), specialized STEM courses (Pre-Engineering CTE, SERP research program, STEM & Robotics, CAD), performing arts (Music, SING theater, Jazz Band), athletics, and summer enrichment programs (Summer Bridge, Summer Discovery). The school operates as a single educational institution with no modular product architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Core Academic Programs Comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum including English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language (Russian), and Physical Education across all grade levels with honors and AP course offerings. For NYC 8th grade students admitted through SHSAT and enrolled high school students.
• STEM & Robotics Course Freshman hands-on engineering and robotics course where students learn mechanical, computer, electrical, and civil engineering disciplines through TETRIX robotics platform, C++ programming, and competitive STEM obstacle courses covering 50+ engineering disciplines.
• Science and Engineering Research Program (SERP) Competitive science fair research program enabling students to conduct original research in collaboration with college mentors and present at national competitions like Regeneron Science Talent Search and NYC Science and Engineering Fair.
• Pre-Engineering Career and Technical Education (CTE) STEAM-focused career exploration program producing college and career-ready graduates through project-based curriculum and industry partnerships.
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) Pre-engineering course teaching residential and commercial architectural design and 3D part modeling according to industry standards with CAD YouTube channel resources.
• Music & Performing Arts Program Full music program including Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, theater productions, and the annual student-written SING musical competition. Jazz Ensemble has achieved gold ratings at festivals.
• SING Musical Theater Program Student-run theatrical production where students write, direct, choreograph, build sets, and perform a Broadway-style musical each spring. The most popular event in the school with most students participating.
• Staten Island Solar Car Project High school solar car engineering team competing in the national Solar Car Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway. Only high school-level project of its kind in NYC, functioning like a small company with engineering design, manufacturing, logistics, management, and business relations opportunities.
• Summer Bridge Program Orientation program for incoming freshmen and transfer students to become familiar with staff, peers, building, and subjects including Russian and study skills.
• Summer Discovery Program Summer enrichment program for rising 9th-graders from low-income backgrounds who score below SHSAT cutoff, focusing on Math, Foreign Language, Study Skills, and SEL.
• Athletics (PSAL) McKee-SI Tech Public Schools Athletic League participation including football, baseball, soccer, wrestling, handball, and various team sports competing in PSAL. Seagulls athletics teams.
• Guidance & College Admissions Counseling Comprehensive college preparation services through Naviance platform, student mentorship, and career development programs including Backpacks to Briefcases speaker series.
• The Early Bird News Program Student-produced daily news broadcast featuring anchors reporting current school happenings via YouTube.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gold ratings at music festivals for Jazz Ensemble
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Feature7 records

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NYC Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStaten Island Technical High School is part of the NYC DOE system of public schools. The school operates under DOE policies, funding, and oversight while maintaining autonomy over its specialized curriculum and programs.
• Con EdisonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCon Edison offers the Job Shadow Program providing students insight into STEM careers. The program includes kickoff session, three departmental shadow days, mentoring session, and closing celebration, each running from 4:30pm-6:30pm.
• NYC Parks DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Ranger Conservation Corps program offering 8-10 week stewardship projects. Students earn community service credits through trail marking, bat boxes, nature journaling, painting, photography projects at Blue Heron Park and Freshkills Park.
• St. Jude Children's Research HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Jude Leadership Society program attracts high performing students for leadership seminars and fundraising. Upon completion, selected members invited to Memphis for St. Jude NextGen Experience. SJLS has raised over $600,000.
• Columbia University Systems Biology InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFive-week synthetic biology workshop series teaching students critical techniques and theoretical basis of genetic engineering. Sessions delivered Sundays 1:00-3:00pm via Zoom, covering foundational techniques and advanced research areas.
• Port Authority of New York and New JerseyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLincoln and Holland Tunnel Catwalk Robotics Challenge - high school students from NYC and NJ conceive and design robotics systems for tunnel communication. Winning team receives $750 prize with potential for design adoption.
• Futures and OptionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer-focused internship program during academic year providing paid mentored internships. Students work 75-100 hours, receive work-readiness workshops and career exploration field trips. Mix of in-person, hybrid, and remote opportunities.
• CIEEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudy abroad program for high school students offering 35+ global destinations for 3-4 weeks. Programs start at $4,750 including housing, meals, classes, activities, and ground transportation. Focus areas include theater, creative writing, wildlife conservation, engineering, social justice, and entrepreneurship.
• JobsFirstNYCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMy City, My Community Pitch Competition for young adults ages 16-24. Participants win up to $5,000 in cash and prizes plus mentorship to address local community challenges through innovative entrepreneurial ideas.
• CS4All (Pathfinders Internship)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerComputer Science Pathfinders Internship providing first workplace experience for NYC high school students. Offers 10 hours of career-readiness training and 60 hours of CS on-the-job experience. Participants receive stipend compensation.
• NYC School Construction AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCA Summer Internship Program recruits talented NYC public high school students for six-week paid internships. Exposes students to architecture, engineering, construction management, IT, business, legal, real estate, and public administration careers.
• NYC Department of BuildingsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOB Scholars Program offers 10 seminars over spring semester with architects, engineers, sustainability experts, and Assistant Commissioners. Students learn about construction industry careers and professional qualifications.
• NYC Department of Buildings Youth Leadership CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly sessions on Wednesdays 4:30-6:30pm until January 2024 at DOB Headquarters, 280 Broadway. Covers policy, construction, law, sustainability, inspections, design, engineering, and architecture through presentations and activities.
• NYPD School Safety DivisionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool Safety Agent program provides career pathway for graduates interested in law enforcement careers in NYC public schools.
• Sonia & Celina Sotomayor Judicial Internship ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer judicial internship program open to 11th graders living and attending school in NYC. Application deadline typically February 7.
• New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeen Activist Project (TAP) brings together teens weekly to discuss civil liberties issues including student rights, healthcare rights for minors, racial justice, immigrants' rights, LGBTQ rights, and free speech. Members can receive up to $600 stipend.
• Girls for Gender EquityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFall program including Young Women's Advisory Council (YWAC) and Sisters In Strength (SIS). Programs open to self-identified girls, femmes, and nonconforming young people ages 14-24. Includes weekly workshops on leadership and advocacy with food, metrocards, and monthly stipends.
• Citizens' Committee for Children of New YorkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouthAction NYC Internship Program providing advocacy training through research, public education, organizing, mobilizing, lobbying, and voter education. Application deadline October 6, 2023.
• Center for ArchitectureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFall Teen Workshops teaching architectural design skills through hands-on projects. Workshop fee is $125 each, held on Saturdays. Also offers FREE Architecture and Design College Fair with representatives from 35+ colleges.
• Coca-Cola Scholars FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school seniors across the US. Requires 3.0 GPA, application deadline October 2.
• National Association of Black Journalists (NYABJ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent journalism internship program held at CUNY Journalism Grad school in Times Square, Saturdays Feb 3 - March 9th. Students visited NY Times, CBS News, did field reporting in Times Square. Each student received up to $500 scholarship and transportation.
• Arts ConnectionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFREE ten-week afterschool TRaC program connecting teens to NYC arts venues including Broadway shows, art galleries, and concerts. Options include Theater, Film, Visual Arts, and Music.
• FXB Climate Advocates ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo-week intensive program (July 11-20, 2023) equipping youth ages 13-25 to articulate climate stories. Learn about food waste, energy, health intersection with climate change, indigenous perspectives, and policy advocacy. Participants join global network from 45 countries.
• Service in Schools (SIS) Leadership InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYC public high school students in grades 10-12 build leadership skills over five-day Institute during spring break, culminating in planning and implementing Youth Service Summit for elementary school students.
• Community Agency for Senior Citizens (CASC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer opportunity for translation of event flyers in Chinese and Russian languages for Bensonhurst community center.
• Tunnel to Towers FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYC 5K Run & Walk volunteer opportunity honoring Stephen Siller and 9/11 responders. Students can earn eight service hours as banner holders. Event held annually on last Sunday of September.
• Walker Park (NYC Parks)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeen Time program extends Walker Park hours for teens ages 12-18 on Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm. Guild of Gamers focuses on tabletop games incorporating strategy and critical thinking. Free NYC Parks Recreation Center membership required.
• Stony Brook UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough the Heritage Russian program, students can earn Stony Brook University credits through accelerated college education program. Students take national World Language exam in Russian for college credits.
• NYC Department of Education (Career Development Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer Development Center provides students with internship opportunities, career exploration, and job readiness resources through DOE connections.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology: Nationally elite public STEM magnet school in Virginia with selective admissions; comparable in mission, college-prep STEM focus, and research program depth to SITHS, though serving a different geography and state-level admissions system.
• Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts: One of NYC's nine Specialized High Schools with audition-based admissions; shares the Specialized High Schools brand and DOE operating context with SITHS, but specializes in performing arts rather than STEM.
• Maggie L. Walker Governor's School: Regional public STEM governor's school in Virginia with selective admissions and a STEM-focused college-preparatory mission; comparable to SITHS in academic intensity and specialization, though operating in a different state governance structure.

Direct peers

• Stuyvesant High School: NYC's flagship Specialized High School admitting exclusively via SHSAT; offers a STEM-intensive college-preparatory curriculum with similar selectivity and SHSAT-based admissions to SITHS, competing for the same top scorers citywide.
• Queens High School for the Sciences at York College: NYC Specialized High School admitting via SHSAT with a STEM-focused college-preparatory curriculum; competes with SITHS for top applicants from the Queens borough and offers comparable research and AP course depth.
• High School of American Studies at Lehman College: NYC Specialized High School admitting via SHSAT; shares the Specialized High Schools admissions system with SITHS and competes for top scorers, though with a humanities rather than STEM specialization.
• Brooklyn Technical High School: NYC Specialized High School admitting via SHSAT with a STEM and engineering emphasis; offers pre-engineering and technical career pathways comparable to SITHS's Pre-Engineering CTE program and draws from a similar Brooklyn-wide applicant pool.
• Bronx High School of Science: One of NYC's nine Specialized High Schools admitting via SHSAT with a strong STEM and research focus; competes directly with SITHS for top-scoring applicants and offers comparable research and competition pathways including Regeneron Science Talent Search.
• High School for Mathematics, Science, and Engineering at City College: NYC Specialized High School admitting via SHSAT with a STEM-intensive curriculum; one of the smaller Specialized High Schools, drawing similar academically elite applicants and competing for the same SHSAT top scorers as SITHS.

Regional players

• Staten Island Academy: Private K-12 school on Staten Island serving college-preparatory students in the same borough as SITHS; competes for the same local academically motivated families but charges tuition and lacks SHSAT-only selectivity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/SITech_HS
• Facebookfacebook.com/SITechHS
• Instagraminstagram.com/_SammyTheSeagull
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/staten-island-technical-h-s

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Number of profiles

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