EAST ROCKAWAY JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

EAST ROCKAWAY JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the EAST ROCKAWAY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in EAST ROCKAWAY, NY with about 549 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 59 teachers, EAST ROCKAWAY JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

EAST ROCKAWAY JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located at 443 Ocean Avenue in East Rockaway, New York, serves as the singular secondary educational institution for the East Rockaway Union Free School District. Operating as a combined junior-senior high school, it provides a unified academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12. The school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, which is often a hallmark of smaller school districts, allowing for more personalized interaction between students and faculty.

The institution emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a range of Regents-level coursework, elective programs, and extracurricular activities. By housing both middle and high school levels under one roof, EAST ROCKAWAY JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL facilitates a smooth transition for students as they progress through their secondary education. The district focuses on academic excellence, character development, and civic responsibility, aiming to equip its graduates with the necessary tools for college and career readiness within a supportive, local school environment.

For more information, contact EAST ROCKAWAY JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (516) 887-8300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.