With two centuries of history, Staten Island Academy has a distinct geographical location, about half an hour's drive from Manhattan and New York. With 13 AP courses and a strong academic atmosphere, Staten island college has 80 percent of its faculty with advanced education degree, most of whom graduated from ivy league universities.12% graduates went to ivy league universities, 40% graduates went to comprehensive universities and liberal arts colleges in the top 30, and 41% to the most competitive U.S. colleges rated by BARRON. Extracurricular offerings include numerous clubs and activities, among them the Drama Club and GSA Jazz Band, which has won state championships 19 times in the last 30 years.