SCHOLARS' ACADEMY
SCHOLARS' ACADEMY is a public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27 school district, located in ROCKAWAY PARK, NY with about 1,375 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 72 teachers, SCHOLARS' ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
SCHOLARS' ACADEMY, located in Rockaway Park, Queens, is a highly regarded NYC Department of Education public school serving students in grades 6 through 12. As a selective, unscreened school, it has built a reputation for academic excellence and a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, combining challenging coursework with a strong commitment to character development, community service, and extracurricular engagement, which helps foster a supportive and ambitious school culture.
The academy is widely recognized for its high graduation rates and the success of its students in gaining admission to top-tier universities. By integrating a "small school" feel with the diverse resources of the New York City school system, SCHOLARS' ACADEMY promotes critical thinking and leadership skills. Their educational model encourages students to take ownership of their learning, often featuring a vibrant array of clubs, athletic teams, and enrichment programs that ensure a well-rounded experience for students transitioning from middle school through their high school graduation.
For more information, contact SCHOLARS' ACADEMY at (718) 474-6918 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ROCKAWAY PARK, NY 11694
(718) 474-6918
http://www.scholarsnyc.com
SCHOLARS' ACADEMY is a public school in ROCKAWAY PARK, NY with about 1,375 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27
- Total Students:
- 1,375
- Teachers:
- 72.99
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- 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 1,375 students
- White
- 42.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.0%
- Asian
- 19.3%
- Black or African American
- 16.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 57.4%
- Male
- 42.6%
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.