JHS 202 ROBERT H GODDARD

JHS 202 ROBERT H GODDARD is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27 school district, located in OZONE PARK, NY with about 1,099 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 64 teachers, JHS 202 ROBERT H GODDARD has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

JHS 202, officially known as the Robert H. Goddard School, is a public middle school located in the Ozone Park neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 27. It is named after Robert H. Goddard, the American engineer and physicist who is credited with creating and building the world's first liquid-fueled rocket, a theme that often aligns with the school's focus on academic rigor and preparation for high school success.

The school is deeply integrated into the Ozone Park community and emphasizes a structured learning environment aimed at developing students' core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. JHS 202 offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to engage a diverse student body, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to explore their interests while meeting the challenges of the New York State curriculum. As a neighborhood school, it functions as a central hub for local families, working to provide a comprehensive education that prepares its graduates for the competitive high school admissions process in New York City.

For more information, contact JHS 202 ROBERT H GODDARD at (718) 848-0001 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.