SCHOLARS' ACADEMY

320 BEACH 104TH ST
ROCKAWAY PARK, NY 11694

www.scholarsnyc.com

1,183 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,183

Total Students

71.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHOLARS' ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	430
Hispanic	292
Black	212
Asian	213
Two or More	12
American Indian	16
Pacific Islander	8

White
430 (36.3 %)
Hispanic
292 (24.7 %)
Asian
213 (18.0 %)
Black
212 (17.9 %)
American Indian
16 (1.4 %)
Two or More
12 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27
Phone:	(718)474-6918
Website:	http://www.scholarsnyc.com
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,183
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	559
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 192

Grade 7 191

Grade 8 188

Grade 9 172

Grade 10 140

Grade 11 151

Grade 12 149