Far Rockaway High School serves 70 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
70 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-79%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-59%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
23%
30%
Black
73%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)45-49%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Far Rockaway High School?
The graduation rate of Far Rockaway High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the New York state average of 78%.
How many students attend Far Rockaway High School?
70 students attend Far Rockaway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Far Rockaway High School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Far Rockaway High School?
Far Rockaway High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Far Rockaway High School offer ?
Far Rockaway High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Far Rockaway High School part of?
Far Rockaway High School is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
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