Is Epic High School - North a good school?

Epic High School - North ranks in the bottom 20.8% of New York high schools.

How many students attend Epic High School - North?

In the 2022-23 school year, 387 students attended Epic High School - North.

What is the racial makeup of Epic High School - North?

Students at Epic High School - North are 50% Hispanic, 26% Asian, 11% African American, 4% White, 3% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

Epic High School - North

Summary:

Epic High School - North is a public high school serving 387 students in grades 9-12 in South Richmond Hill, New York, which is part of the New York City Geographic District #27. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of New York high schools, with academic performance significantly below district and state averages across most subject areas.

Epic High School - North faces significant challenges, including low 4-year graduation rates ranging from 80.9% to 92.9% over the past 3 years, higher dropout rates from 4.3% to 10.0%, and very high chronic absenteeism rates from 34.1% to 53.9%. The school's performance is particularly low for Asian, African American, Hispanic, and White student subgroups, as well as for English Language Learners and Special Education students, compared to their peers statewide. Nearby schools, such as Robert H Goddard High School-Community/Technical and High School-Construction Trades Engineering & Architecture, generally outperform Epic High School - North on academic metrics, graduation rates, and test scores.

The school's struggles appear to be linked to the socioeconomic disadvantages of its student population, with 74.16% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. While the school has seen an increase in per-student spending over the past 4 years, from $11,635 in 2019-2020 to $16,831 in 2021-2022, this increased spending has not translated into significant improvements in the school's academic outcomes or other key metrics. Addressing the underlying factors, such as resource allocation and instructional quality, will be crucial for Epic High School - North to improve student outcomes and provide a more equitable educational experience.

Detail:

Public 9-12

94-25 117th St
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419

(718) 570-8230

District: New York City Geographic District #27

SchoolDigger Rank:
984^th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,389

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 387

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

49.6%

Asian:

26.4%

African American:

11.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Epic High School - North ranks worse than 79.2% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 11^th 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 20.11. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Epic High School - North 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.6%), Asian (26.4%), African American (11.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Epic High School - North is 12, which is the 7^th best among 15 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #27. (See more...)

Compare Epic High School - North employs 32.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Epic High School - North is $14,389. 13 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Epic High School - North:

SchoolDigger ranks Epic High School - North 984^th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Epic High School - North 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 students at Epic High School - North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	13.12	1039^th	1207	13.9%
2022	17.14	956^th	1190	19.7%
2023	23.37	906^th	1228	26.2%
2024	20.11	984^th	1242	20.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Epic High School - North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	28.73	127^th	157	19.1%
2019	21.19	149^th	165	9.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Epic High School - North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	38.15	337^th	546	38.3%
2019	47.39	249^th	565	55.9%
2022	32.16	355^th	481	26.2%
2023	22.49	528^th	583	9.4%
2024	37.82	401^st	637	37.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Epic High School - North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	22.72	905^th	1095	17.4%
2019	14.01	1061^st	1132	6.3%
2022	17.89	924^th	1038	11.0%
2023	35.90	703^rd	1130	37.8%
2024	35.12	731^st	1144	36.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Epic High School - North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	21.00	933^rd	1154	19.2%
2019	17.17	987^th	1179	16.3%
2022	21.67	873^rd	1101	20.7%
2023	29.39	820^th	1155	29.0%
2024	22.17	926^th	1170	20.9%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Epic High School - North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	63.32	137^th	498	72.5%
2019	49.44	216^th	493	56.2%
2023	44.22	265^th	531	50.1%
2024	46.63	268^th	564	52.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Epic High School - North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	13.55	1040^th	1176	11.6%
2019	12.41	1055^th	1193	11.6%
2022	19.59	906^th	1155	21.6%
2023	26.16	872^nd	1197	27.2%
2024	18.10	1009^th	1219	17.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Epic High School - North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	25.28	876^th	1176	25.5%
2019	14.15	1012^th	1190	15.0%
2022	14.75	970^th	1154	15.9%
2023	21.76	912^th	1191	23.4%
2024	23.54	912^th	1211	24.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Epic High School - North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	10.75	393^rd	426	7.7%
2019	8.31	423^rd	447	5.4%
2022	6.84	366^th	386	5.2%
2023	21.48	357^th	424	15.8%
2024	15.44	376^th	426	11.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Epic High School - North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	40.02	388^th	679	42.9%
2019	16.29	612^th	686	10.8%
2022	28.50	447^th	593	24.6%
2023	40.03	368^th	671	45.2%
2024	21.12	583^rd	690	15.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Epic High School - North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	21.93	647^th	791	18.2%
2019	19.24	677^th	815	16.9%
2022	19.14	633^rd	760	16.7%
2023	23.96	653^rd	851	23.3%
2024	22.57	700^th	865	19.1%

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Rank History for Native American students at Epic High School - North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	21.52	42^nd	46	8.7%

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Rank History for White students at Epic High School - North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	0.20	791^st	793	0.3%
2022	0.27	733^rd	738	0.7%

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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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Enrollment information for Epic High School - North

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	5	19	18	34	5	0	10	91
2016	9	37	36	72	5	0	17	176
2017	17	53	60	113	10	4	27	284
2018	23	62	88	164	10	6	33	386
2019	20	68	102	168	13	8	26	405
2020	21	68	115	198	14	10	25	451
2021	18	52	106	203	12	10	20	421
2022	20	46	101	179	12	9	16	383
2023	14	44	102	192	13	9	13	387

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Epic High School - North

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	91	4.0	22.7	79.1
2016	176	9.0	19.5	72.2
2017	284	15.9	17.8	74.3
2018	386	23.0	16.7	74.1
2019	405	27.0	14.9	73.3
2020	451	32.7	13.7	70.7
2021	421	32.6	12.9	75.5
2022	383	35.4	10.8	69.2
2023	387	32.2	12.0	74.2

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 Epic High School - North

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	91	4.0	22.7	79.1
2016	176	9.0	19.5	72.2
2017	284	15.9	17.8	74.3
2018	386	23.0	16.7	74.1
2019	405	27.0	14.9	73.3
2020	451	32.7	13.7	70.7
2021	421	32.6	12.9	75.5
2022	383	35.4	10.8	69.2
2023	387	32.2	12.0	74.2

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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