Hundreds of new school seats on the way for Staten Island in 2022
By Annalise Knudson
Published on Staten Island Advance on June 4, 2022
Hundreds of new school seats are slated to come to Staten Island over the next few years, as New York City works to tackle overcrowding in school buildings and a growing student population.
New schools are being constructed in the borough, while others may be acquired by leasing or buying and renovating space.
The city’s Capital Plan includes funding for about 57,000 total seats for elementary, intermediate and high schools citywide over the next few years.
Here’s a look at new school seats expected for Staten Island.
YOUNG WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL
The Young Women’s Leadership School on Staten Island, dedicated to molding the minds of the world’s future female leaders, will open its doors to Staten Island students in the fall.
It will open with a class of 60 sixth-graders, adding an additional grade each year, up to grade 12. The school is open to girls and gender-expansive students.
