ROSE M SINGER CENTER
ROSE M SINGER CENTER is a public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24 school district, located in EAST ELMHURST, NY with about 217 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 14 teachers, ROSE M SINGER CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The **Rose M. Singer Center (RMSC)** is a unique facility located on Rikers Island in East Elmhurst, New York. Unlike a traditional academic school, it is a correctional facility operated by the New York City Department of Correction that serves as the primary jail for women in the NYC jail system. Because the facility houses incarcerated individuals, the "schooling" provided within its walls is managed by the New York City Department of Education’s **Educational Services** division, which is dedicated to providing mandated secondary education and GED/HSE (High School Equivalency) preparation to youth and adults who are currently detained.
The educational programming at the Rose M. Singer Center focuses on continuity of learning, allowing residents to pursue their academic goals despite their incarceration. The instruction is tailored to meet the diverse needs of the student population, emphasizing literacy, core academic subjects, and life skills. By providing a structured classroom environment, the center aims to reduce recidivism and improve future employment prospects for its residents, ensuring that individuals maintain access to their right to education while navigating the justice system.
For more information, contact ROSE M SINGER CENTER at (718) 546-7450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EAST ELMHURST, NY 11370-1298
(718) 546-7450
ROSE M SINGER CENTER is a public school in EAST ELMHURST, NY with about 217 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24
- Total Students:
- 217
- Teachers:
- 14.67
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 217 students
- Black or African American
- 56.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 30.9%
- White
- 4.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Female
- 4.6%
- Male
- 95.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.