EPIC HIGH SCHOOL-SOUTH

Epic High School-South is a public high school located in South Ozone Park, Queens, operating within the New York City Department of Education system. It is part of the "EPIC" (Empowering People Impacting Community) network, which emphasizes a personalized learning environment designed to help students build strong relationships with faculty and peers. The school prioritizes a collaborative culture, aiming to ensure that every student is well-known by their teachers and supported in their individual academic and personal development.

Academically, Epic High School-South focuses on preparing students for college and career success through a curriculum that encourages critical thinking and real-world application. The school often utilizes restorative practices and emphasizes social-emotional learning, aiming to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel safe and empowered. By fostering small class sizes and a supportive community-centered approach, the school strives to provide a stable, nurturing environment for students who may benefit from a more individualized educational experience.

121-10 ROCKAWAY BLVD
SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY 11420
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EPIC HIGH SCHOOL-SOUTH is a public Title I school in SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY with about 335 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
335
Teachers:
23.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 335 students

Black or African American
34.9%
Hispanic/Latino
27.8%
Asian
24.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.9%
White
3.6%
Two or more races
3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.4%

Female
45.1%
Male
54.9%

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.