EPIC HIGH SCHOOL - NORTH

94-25 117TH ST
SOUTH RICHMOND HILL, NY 11419

www.epicschoolsnyc.org

387 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

**Epic High School North**, located in Richmond Hill, Queens, is a public secondary school that operates under the New York City Department of Education. As part of the "EPIC" (Empowered Personalized Innovative Curriculum) network, the school is designed to provide a highly individualized learning experience. It prioritizes a student-centered approach, utilizing small class sizes and personalized instruction to help students stay on track for graduation while preparing them for life after high school.

The school is particularly recognized for its commitment to social-emotional learning and strong student-teacher relationships. By fostering a collaborative environment, Epic High School North aims to support students who may have struggled in traditional settings, offering them a more flexible and supportive path toward earning their diploma. Its focus remains on academic achievement, personal growth, and ensuring that every student has a clear post-secondary plan, whether that involves college, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

387

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EPIC HIGH SCHOOL - NORTH
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	192
Black	44
Asian	102
Two or More	13
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
192 (49.6 %)
Asian
102 (26.4 %)
Black
44 (11.4 %)
White
14 (3.6 %)
Two or More
13 (3.4 %)
American Indian
13 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (2.3 %)

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)570-8230
Website:	http://www.epicschoolsnyc.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 9 85

Grade 10 103

Grade 11 96

Grade 12 103