ROCKAWAY PARK HIGH SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

ROCKAWAY PARK HIGH SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27 school district, located in ROCKAWAY PARK, NY with about 310 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, ROCKAWAY PARK HIGH SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

ROCKAWAY PARK HIGH SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY (RPHS) is a specialized public high school located in the Rockaway Park section of Queens, New York. As the name suggests, the school’s curriculum is deeply rooted in environmental science, sustainability, and climate resilience. It leverages its unique coastal location to provide students with hands-on, place-based learning opportunities, often incorporating the local ecology of the Rockaway peninsula into its academic programming. The school aims to cultivate environmentally conscious citizens who are prepared to address the modern challenges of climate change and urban sustainability.

Beyond its focus on the environment, the school operates with a commitment to small-school personalized learning, fostering a tight-knit community for its student body. It offers a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for college and career readiness, often integrating interdisciplinary projects that connect core subjects—such as math, history, and English—with environmental themes. By emphasizing community engagement, scientific inquiry, and social responsibility, Rockaway Park High School seeks to empower its students to become leaders who can advocate for sustainable practices within their own neighborhoods and the broader global community.

For more information, contact ROCKAWAY PARK HIGH SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY at (718) 734-3280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.