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Public high school · New York City Geographic District #27 · Rockaway Park, New York

Scholars' Academy

Scholars' Academy rates 7.5, among the strongest high schools in New York City Geographic District #27, where the rated median is 6.2.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.5this school

7.5 on a one-to-ten scale; the New York City Geographic District #27 median is 6.2.

#1,074 of 4,744 schools in New York · New York City Geographic District #27: 15 high schools rated, median 6.2

The brief

A New York City Geographic District #27 high school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,074 of 4,744 schools in New York and 12 of 63 in New York City Geographic District #27.

Scholars' Academy is listed in New York City Geographic District #27, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math90%33 points above the New York average of 57%2025 NYSED
Reading89%36 points above the New York average of 53%2025 NYSED
Proficiency has improved 8 points since 2023, reaching 89% in 2025, across a 3-year record (2023–2025).2025 NYSED; 52 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.2
25% of the rating
Academics
9.4
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.1
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.5
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 NYSED · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 NYSED · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Scholars' Academy and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the New York school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11694; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
81
Very Walkable
Transit Score
86
Excellent Transit
Bike Score
75
Very Bikeable
County reported crime
2,907/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
23.2% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
6 sports
2 boys' · 4 girls' · 6 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
51.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Scholars' Academy.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Scholars' Academy

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Scholars' Academy is a uniformed preparatory school located in Rockaway Park, Queens, New York City, serving gifted and talented students in middle and high school grades 2. The institution originated from a pilot program, establishing its middle school in 2004 and adding a ninth-grade level in 2007 2. The school's mascot is the Seawolves 1. Its stated vision focuses on cultivating well-rounded, resilient scholars and empathetic citizens equipped for success in the 21st century 1. The student body is noted for its diversity, with 51% of students drawn from the Rockaway Peninsula 2. The school's website provides information on admissions, academic schedules, and community service resources, alongside announcements for events such as multicultural performances and holiday celebrations 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.scholarsnyc.com
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #1,074 of 4,744 schools in NY.

What is Scholars' Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Scholars' Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 facts

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
1,193
Student-teacher ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Phone
(718) 474-6918
4-year graduation
95%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#12 of 63
Schools in district
63
District spending per student
Not available
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 11694)
21,430
Area average commute
45.8 min
Area median age
44.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.