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#3759 of 4,742 schools in NY

Epic High School - North

High School · New York City Geographic District #27 · South Richmond Hill, NY

A New York City Geographic District #27 high school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.

94-25 117TH ST, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419

  • Math 62% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2021)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change-3.96 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+32.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
College Readiness4.5Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation18.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism60.1%

Students at Epic High School - North score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 75% in 2021, across a 5-year record (2017–2021).

Show all 5 years by subject
2017
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2017-2021) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2017-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 10 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Epic High School - North sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 88Very Walkable
  • Transit 88Excellent Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$91,231

Median home value

$678,800

Median rent

$1,920/mo

College educated

20.7%

Homeownership

61.9%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11419; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
18.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Richmond Hill High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.99–120.3 mi1,697Compare →
High School-construction Trades Engineering & ArchitectureEnrollment path unverified8.19–120.7 mi1,051Compare →
Yeshiva Shaar HatorahPrivate · tuition5.2private9–120.8 mi113Compare →
Tieferes Torah InstitutePrivate · tuition6.6private9–120.9 mi43Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District #27

Schools in district
63
Rank in district
#43 of 63
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Epic High School - North is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Epic High School - North

Epic High School - North is a public high school in South Richmond Hill, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #27, serving approximately 386 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,759 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Epic High School - North

What grades does Epic High School - North serve?

Epic High School - North serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Epic High School - North?

Epic High School - North has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Epic High School - North?

The student-teacher ratio at Epic High School - North is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Epic High School - North rank in NY?

Epic High School - North ranks #3,759 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Epic High School - North's MySchoolScout rating?

Epic High School - North has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Epic High School - North?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Epic High School - North has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021).

Is Epic High School - North a charter school?

No, Epic High School - North is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Epic High School - North a Title I school?

No, Epic High School - North is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Epic High School - North?

79.8% of students at Epic High School - North qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
386
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
60.1%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 11419)
46,938
Area average commute
45.1 min
Area median age
42.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11419; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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