Serving 232 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rockaway Park High School For Environmental Sustainability's student population of 232 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
232 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Rockaway Park High School For Environmental Sustainability ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 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 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4172 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
45%
31%
Black
47%
15%
White
4%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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 #4172 out of 4,346 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 75-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rockaway Park High School For Environmental Sustainability?
232 students attend Rockaway Park High School For Environmental Sustainability.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Rockaway Park High School For Environmental Sustainability students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 9:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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.
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