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#3635 of 4,742 schools in NY

Epic High School-south

High School · New York City Geographic District #27 · South Ozone Park, NY

A New York City Geographic District #27 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

121-10 ROCKAWAY BLVD, South Ozone Park, NY 11420

  • Math 52% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2021)
  • 72.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change-10.81 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate72%
AP Participation71.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism64.1%

Students at Epic High School-south score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency52%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 40 points since 2018, to 40% in 2021, across a 5-year record (2017–2021).

Show all 5 years by subject
2017
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2017-2021) · reading/ELA 63% (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

88.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Epic High School-south 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 64Good Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable

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

Median income

$98,584

Median home value

$673,700

Median rent

$2,032/mo

College educated

21.8%

Homeownership

71.7%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
71.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·2 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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
Al-ihsan AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–120.4 mi423Compare →
Queens Transition CenterEnrollment path unverified3.69–121.0 mi414Compare →
John Adams High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.89–121.1 mi2,431Compare →
Epic High School - NorthEnrollment path unverified4.79–121.4 mi386Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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
#41 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-south is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Epic High School-south

Epic High School-south is a public high school in South Ozone Park, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #27, serving approximately 412 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,635 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Epic High School-south

What grades does Epic High School-south serve?

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

How many students attend Epic High School-south?

Epic High School-south has an enrollment of approximately 412 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Epic High School-south is 13.7:1. 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-south rank in NY?

Epic High School-south ranks #3,635 of 4,742 schools in NY.

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

Epic High School-south has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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-south?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Epic High School-south has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021).

Is Epic High School-south a charter school?

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

Is Epic High School-south a Title I school?

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

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

88.1% of students at Epic High School-south 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
412
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
64.1%
4-Year Graduation
72.0%
Area population (ZIP 11420)
50,060
Area average commute
46 min
Area median age
41
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 11420; 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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