Is Scholars' Academy a good school?

Scholars' Academy ranks 151 st of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Scholars' Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,193 students attended Scholars' Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Scholars' Academy?

Students at Scholars' Academy are 34% White, 26% Hispanic, 19% African American, 17% Asian, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

Scholars' Academy

Summary:

Scholars' Academy is a high-performing public high school serving grades 6-12 in Rockaway Park, New York, with a total enrollment of 1,183 students. The school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming the New York City Geographic District #27 and state averages in academic proficiency.

Scholars' Academy demonstrates exceptional academic performance, with a statewide ranking between 15-151 over the past 10 years. The school's strong performance extends across different student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students. Scholars' Academy also boasts higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates compared to the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's lower chronic absenteeism rates and higher spending per student, along with a favorable student-teacher ratio, suggest a well-resourced and supportive learning environment.

Compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as High School For Medical Professions, Urban Action Academy, and Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School, Scholars' Academy significantly outperforms them in academic metrics, graduation rates, and test scores. This highlights the exceptional quality of education provided at Scholars' Academy and its potential to serve as a model for other schools in the New York City Geographic District #27.

Detail:

Public 6-12

320 Beach 104th St
Rockaway Park, NY 11694

(718) 474-6918

District: New York City Geographic District #27

SchoolDigger Rank:
151^st of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,678

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 1,193

Racial breakdown:

White:

33.9%

Hispanic:

26.3%

African American:

18.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Scholars' Academy ranks better than 92.9% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.53. (See more...)

Compare Details Scholars' Academy ranks better than 87.8% of high schools in New York. It also ranks first among 15 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #27! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.84. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Scholars' Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Scholars' Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33.9%), Hispanic (26.3%), African American (18.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the New York City Geographic District #27. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scholars' Academy is 16, which is the highest among 15 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #27! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scholars' Academy is $13,678, which is the lowest among 15 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #27!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Scholars' Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Scholars' Academy 107^th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Scholars' Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Scholars' Academy 151^st of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Scholars' Academy in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #27:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #27 582^nd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Scholars' Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	96.65	1^st	1095	99.9%
2007	94.42	4^th	1123	99.6%
2008	91.30	9^th	1185	99.2%
2009	89.06	3^rd	1224	99.8%
2010	95.41	6^th	1243	99.5%
2011	96.48	8^th	1295	99.4%
2012	96.02	9^th	1337	99.3%
2013	99.93	4^th	1373	99.7%
2014	99.88	2^nd	1401	99.9%
2015	85.53	138^th	1407	90.2%
2016	99.28	11^th	1429	99.2%
2017	99.41	10^th	1455	99.3%
2018	98.96	8^th	1438	99.4%
2019	98.73	24^th	1439	98.3%
2021	94.88	38^th	1242	96.9%
2022	94.32	73^rd	1479	95.1%
2023	91.71	105^th	1500	93.0%
2024	92.53	107^th	1504	92.9%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Scholars' Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	98.39	13^th	1170	98.9%
2019	95.32	25^th	1139	97.8%
2021	84.21	27^th	522	94.8%
2022	81.77	93^rd	1283	92.8%
2023	86.35	85^th	1307	93.5%
2024	91.51	60^th	1303	95.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Scholars' Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	99.76	6^th	1245	99.5%
2019	99.68	15^th	1241	98.8%
2021	98.30	17^th	935	98.2%
2022	96.15	44^th	1306	96.6%
2023	94.61	57^th	1288	95.6%
2024	94.20	60^th	1296	95.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Scholars' Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	98.40	8^th	1353	99.4%
2019	98.29	20^th	1370	98.5%
2021	92.45	43^rd	1066	96.0%
2022	93.68	63^rd	1454	95.7%
2023	89.76	120^th	1463	91.8%
2024	89.49	124^th	1465	91.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Scholars' Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	98.65	17^th	1352	98.7%
2019	98.53	25^th	1366	98.2%
2021	94.80	37^th	1071	96.5%
2022	93.42	73^rd	1455	95.0%
2023	91.75	99^th	1464	93.2%
2024	93.00	90^th	1464	93.9%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Scholars' Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	91.97	5^th	374	98.7%
2019	92.31	8^th	369	97.8%
2021	82.08	27^th	236	88.6%
2022	85.18	36^th	381	90.6%
2023	82.67	51^st	388	86.9%
2024	82.57	50^th	396	87.4%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Scholars' Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	99.71	4^th	663	99.4%
2019	99.42	8^th	653	98.8%
2022	92.64	41^st	706	94.2%
2023	87.24	56^th	696	92.0%
2024	86.83	59^th	705	91.6%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Scholars' Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	99.39	6^th	810	99.3%
2019	99.29	10^th	826	98.8%
2021	97.14	6^th	449	98.7%
2022	94.74	31^st	914	96.6%
2023	94.21	33^rd	943	96.5%
2024	95.07	39^th	953	95.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Scholars' Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	95.93	21^st	763	97.2%
2019	94.53	31^st	716	95.7%
2021	83.30	76^th	614	87.6%
2022	87.77	71^st	748	90.5%
2023	83.63	108^th	772	86.0%
2024	85.20	92^nd	778	88.2%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Scholars' Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2007	82.18	5^th	1002	99.5%
2008	76.30	65^th	1027	93.7%
2009	75.22	94^th	1086	91.3%
2010	76.97	71^st	1117	93.6%
2011	77.96	71^st	1165	93.9%
2012	81.09	46^th	1198	96.2%
2013	84.19	24^th	1217	98.0%
2014	85.70	15^th	1237	98.8%
2015	86.82	17^th	1255	98.6%
2016	86.16	24^th	1255	98.1%
2017	82.06	83^rd	1221	93.2%
2018	79.28	99^th	1210	91.8%
2019	80.39	87^th	1207	92.8%
2022	84.36	49^th	1190	95.9%
2023	78.90	139^th	1228	88.7%
2024	78.84	151^st	1242	87.8%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Scholars' Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	79.90	142^nd	1095	87.0%
2019	85.85	92^nd	1132	91.9%
2022	86.86	65^th	1038	93.7%
2023	79.61	140^th	1130	87.6%
2024	80.23	148^th	1144	87.1%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Scholars' Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	79.95	54^th	1154	95.3%
2019	82.33	47^th	1179	96.0%
2022	88.42	17^th	1101	98.5%
2023	81.17	56^th	1155	95.2%
2024	82.38	46^th	1170	96.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Scholars' Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	79.84	85^th	1176	92.8%
2019	79.96	96^th	1193	92.0%
2022	85.27	26^th	1155	97.7%
2023	78.90	148^th	1197	87.6%
2024	77.50	176^th	1219	85.6%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Scholars' Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	76.33	161^st	1176	86.3%
2019	78.61	115^th	1190	90.3%
2022	83.50	47^th	1154	95.9%
2023	78.54	144^th	1191	87.9%
2024	79.12	138^th	1211	88.6%

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Rank History for high school Asian students at Scholars' Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	72.95	93^rd	426	78.2%
2019	77.80	31^st	447	93.1%
2022	77.38	47^th	386	87.8%
2023	77.20	59^th	424	86.1%
2024	77.32	49^th	426	88.5%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Scholars' Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	87.89	28^th	679	95.9%
2019	88.03	23^rd	686	96.6%
2022	96.30	5^th	593	99.2%
2023	89.48	27^th	671	96.0%
2024	87.96	34^th	690	95.1%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Scholars' Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	87.27	32^nd	791	96.0%
2019	84.70	51^st	815	93.7%
2022	92.07	12^th	760	98.4%
2023	83.80	66^th	851	92.2%
2024	85.52	51^st	865	94.1%

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Rank History for high school White students at Scholars' Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	72.31	115^th	765	85.0%
2019	74.41	86^th	793	89.2%
2022	75.78	74^th	738	90.0%
2023	68.93	161^st	776	79.3%
2024	66.88	207^th	781	73.5%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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by a student
Tuesday, April 2, 2013

So I will give this school two stars, because my 6th grade experience was relatively enjoyable, at least academically. Nonetheless, the school is completely and utterly overrated. This is how it works. You get accepted, and you think to yourself, "I'm so proud of myself, I got into one of NYC's top schools." You're so psyched to go there, and you spend your whole summer thinking about how amazing of an experience this is going to be for you. Now, when I was there, 6th grade could go either way, a total mess, or a completely enjoyable experience. Thankfully, I had fantastic teachers for 6th grade, and I was a top student in my class, moreover, my cohort. However, the best of the best: Ms. Anne Marie Todes has retired now, and for the rest of these teachers, they're all average. You see there are three cohorts, or clusters of homerooms, with an average of 3 homerooms in each, no more, maybe less. You get randomly mixed up, not based on school smarts or grades or anything like that. It's all a matter of luck. You might be in Cohort A and have phenomenal teachers, and be in Cohort B and have a horrendous math teacher. Every year, my best subject seemed to change, based on the teacher. You don't necessarily get a lot of homework in Scholars'. However, the never ending projects each marking period that you're assigned to do in each class definitely make up for that time. I know this may sound a bit rude, as I AM one of Scholars' past students, but most kids make it nearly impossible to make strong bonds and develop trust. The thing is, absolutely no one in the school has respect for anyone. Kids have their priorities all screwed up. They're more focused about the drama and the gossip than their grades and homework. As I was one of the top kids in my class, everyday I would be asked for test and quiz answers, and was then accused for cheating once I raised my hand to ask if I may move my seat, as I would never dare rat someone out, yet, my grades are my grades, and I've worked hard studying for them. I won't simply give them away, as once the person gets their paper back and sees THEIR grade, suppose they might get a reality check and realize they need to study harder. Most teachers don't push you to do your best, yet you get reprimanded if you dont do what's expected of you. Yes, everyone SHOULD know what's expected of them, but unfortunately, most students in this school do not. In addition, bullying is a HUGE issue in this school. Nonetheless, there's only one thing I can advise you of, never ever go to the guidance counselors for anything. Absolutely anything. Either work it out on your own or grow up and ignore the issue. The infamous guidance counselors in our school are notorious for making your child's life a living hell. I'm not going to sugarcoat anything here, they accuse innocent victims, and then simply write you up on your permanent record. For absolutely nothing. The amount of times your child will miss class for something of such ridicule is extremely mind boggling. In 6th grade, I was involved in two incidents, one, a bullying issue, the other, innapropriate behavior on a bus, well, not from me, from another child and I was a "witness." The system is absolutely pathetic. I refused to say anything because I knew what would happen to this child if I did, plus, I won't ever allow myself to get involved in any drama, it is not only against my religion, but against the standards I set for myself. For me at least, getting involved in such ridiculous matter such as this is a sin. As the majority of the school is Catholic Irish, those who aren't are bullied for their race and their religion. I can't even begin to explain how many times I've been called something that involved my religion. If you're Jewish, African American, or Hindu, I hope you're not too sensitive. That's all I will say. This school has changed me so much as a person it's insane, and trust me, not in a good way. I may have become a better writer, a stronger and more analytical mathematician and scientist, yet, the damage is done, there's no going back. I used to be an outgoing child with no complexes, now, I'm not only insecure about my appearance and all my actions, but I shut everyone out. I've learned to trust no one, and that until we get to college and possibly high school, all these "friendships" are just not worth it. In a way, I commend this school for making me a stronger individual, yet, some people may not have the strength to put up with what I went through. Everyone's different. Parents, you know your children much better than I do. I just really wish the reputation within the school was as phenomenal as the expected reputation of "The Scholars' Academy." The name of the school should reflect on the student's behavior and the teacher's skill in and of itself, yet, in simplest terms, this school is a chaotic mess. Definitely anything but scholarly. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, April 23, 2012

this is an excellent school. It's the best Close Quote

by a student
Sunday, August 29, 2010

This school is an amazing school, its really an enjoyable experience for students who attend it. I loved the middle school and I plan on loving my high school experience at Scholars as well. Close Quote

by a student
Monday, May 17, 2010

This school is very good. It has many enrichment courses that it offers. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Scholars' Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	145	83	40	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	296
2007	223	107	66	53	2	n/a	n/a	0	451
2008	290	122	112	73	5	n/a	n/a	0	602
2009	367	125	147	95	5	n/a	n/a	0	739
2010	412	157	162	110	7	n/a	n/a	0	848
2011	443	194	194	129	10	0	0	0	970
2012	442	205	234	169	12	0	0	0	1062
2013	416	215	272	187	11	0	6	0	1107
2014	488	225	292	231	10	0	5	0	1251
2015	532	239	281	233	12	0	5	0	1302
2016	540	250	271	230	12	0	3	0	1306
2017	556	244	274	253	14	5	5	0	1351
2018	578	229	265	275	14	5	9	0	1375
2019	563	232	252	264	19	8	10	0	1348
2020	541	218	255	258	11	8	20	0	1311
2021	507	203	247	241	15	9	21	0	1243
2022	445	184	221	237	16	6	30	0	1139
2023	430	212	213	292	16	8	12	0	1183
2024	405	226	197	314	21	8	21	1	1193

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Scholars' Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	296	18.0	16.4	42.9
2007	451	23.0	19.6	40.1
2008	602	34.0	17.7	38.4
2009	739	36.0	20.5	44
2010	848	39.9	21.2	n/a
2011	970	43.0	22.5	46.6
2012	1062	45.9	23.0	51.2
2013	1107	49.3	22.4	59.7
2014	1251	52.9	23.6	53.1
2015	1302	57.0	22.8	49.5
2016	1306	61.0	21.4	48.2
2017	1351	67.5	20.0	47.4
2018	1375	72.9	18.8	47.9
2019	1348	70.9	18.9	47.1
2020	1311	79.6	16.4	43.2
2021	1243	72.0	17.2	44.7
2022	1139	76.0	14.9	49.6
2023	1183	71.6	16.5	50.1
2024	1193	74.3	16.0	51.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Scholars' Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	296	18.0	16.4	42.9
2007	451	23.0	19.6	40.1
2008	602	34.0	17.7	38.4
2009	739	36.0	20.5	44
2010	848	39.9	21.2	n/a
2011	970	43.0	22.5	46.6
2012	1062	45.9	23.0	51.2
2013	1107	49.3	22.4	59.7
2014	1251	52.9	23.6	53.1
2015	1302	57.0	22.8	49.5
2016	1306	61.0	21.4	48.2
2017	1351	67.5	20.0	47.4
2018	1375	72.9	18.8	47.9
2019	1348	70.9	18.9	47.1
2020	1311	79.6	16.4	43.2
2021	1243	72.0	17.2	44.7
2022	1139	76.0	14.9	49.6
2023	1183	71.6	16.5	50.1
2024	1193	74.3	16.0	51.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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