Serving 209 students in grades 9-12, Rockaway Park High School For Environmental Sustainability ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockaway Park High School For Environmental Sustainability ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Rockaway Park High School For Environmental Sustainability's student population of 209 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rockaway Park High School For Environmental Sustainability ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockaway Park High School For Environmental Sustainability is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2711 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
33%
29%
Black
46%
16%
White
9%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockaway Park High School For Environmental Sustainability's ranking?
Rockaway Park High School For Environmental Sustainability is ranked #2711 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rockaway Park High School For Environmental Sustainability?
The graduation rate of Rockaway Park High School For Environmental Sustainability is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rockaway Park High School For Environmental Sustainability?
209 students attend Rockaway Park High School For Environmental Sustainability.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Rockaway Park High School For Environmental Sustainability students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockaway Park High School For Environmental Sustainability?
Rockaway Park High School For Environmental Sustainability has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rockaway Park High School For Environmental Sustainability offer ?
Rockaway Park High School For Environmental Sustainability offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockaway Park High School For Environmental Sustainability part of?
Rockaway Park High School For Environmental Sustainability is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
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