Very Good
#1671 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 35% in state
Scholars' Academy
High School · New York City Geographic District #27 · Rockaway Park, NY
A New York City Geographic District #27 high school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
320 BEACH 104TH ST, Rockaway Park, NY 11694
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 89% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Scholars' Academy score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 80% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Scholars' Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 86Excellent Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,792
Median home value
$839,000
Median rent
$1,787/mo
College educated
43.3%
Homeownership
50.5%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11694; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel View School for ResearchEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,198 | Compare → |
| New Visions Charter High School for the Humanities IVCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Rockaway Collegiate High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Rockaway Park High School for Environmental SustainabilityEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 225 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New York City Geographic District #27
- Schools in district
- 63
- Rank in district
- #15 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.
Scholars' Academy is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scholars' Academy
Scholars' Academy is a public high school in Rockaway Park, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #27, serving approximately 1,193 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,671 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Scholars' Academy
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scholars' Academy
What grades does Scholars' Academy serve?
Scholars' Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Scholars' Academy?
Scholars' Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,193 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scholars' Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Scholars' Academy is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scholars' Academy rank in NY?
Scholars' Academy ranks #1,671 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Scholars' Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Scholars' Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Scholars' Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scholars' Academy has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Scholars' Academy a charter school?
No, Scholars' Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scholars' Academy a Title I school?
No, Scholars' Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scholars' Academy?
51.2% of students at Scholars' Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.5%
- Phone
- (718) 474-6918
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 11694)
- 21,430
- Area average commute
- 45.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 11694; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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