Is Epic High School-South a good school?

Epic High School-South ranks in the bottom 15.1% of New York high schools.

How many students attend Epic High School-South?

In the 2022-23 school year, 400 students attended Epic High School-South.

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

Students at Epic High School-South are 30% Asian, 29% Hispanic, 24% African American, 6% American Indian, 5% Two or more races, 4% White, 2% Pacific Islander.

Epic High School-South

Summary:

Epic High School-South is a public high school located in South Ozone Park, New York, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 400. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #27, which is ranked 582 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, Epic High School-South has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of New York high schools over the past few years, with a ranking between 1054-1179 out of around 1200-1250 schools.

The school faces significant challenges across multiple areas. Academically, Epic High School-South consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with only 11.43% of students proficient or better in Regents/Common Core Algebra I, compared to 35.01% in the district and 31.42% statewide. The school's performance is particularly low for Asian and African American student subgroups. Additionally, Epic High School-South has had lower graduation rates, ranging from 65.1% to 85.1%, and higher dropout rates, between 4.9% and 10.0%, than the district and state averages. The school also struggles with very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 34.1% to 58.2%, significantly higher than nearby schools like Robert H Goddard High School-Community/Technical, High School-Construction Trades Engineering & Architecture, and John Adams High School.

The consistent underperformance of Epic High School-South compared to the district and state, as well as the disparities in performance among student subgroups, raise concerns about equity and access to quality education for the school's diverse student population. Addressing these challenges should be a priority for the school and the New York City Geographic District #27, as they work to implement targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at Epic High School-South.

Detail:

Public 9-12

121-10 Rockaway Blvd
South Ozone Park, NY 11420

(718) 845-1290

District: New York City Geographic District #27

SchoolDigger Rank:
1054^th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,371

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 400

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

30.0%

Hispanic:

29.3%

African American:

23.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Epic High School-South ranks worse than 84.9% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 12^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 15.39. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Epic High School-South 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 Epic High School-South is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (30%), Hispanic (29.3%), African American (23.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 95.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the New York City Geographic District #27. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Epic High School-South is 11.9, which is the 6^th best among 15 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #27. (See more...)

Compare Epic High School-South employs 33.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Epic High School-South is $16,371. 9 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Epic High School-South:

SchoolDigger ranks Epic High School-South 1054^th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Epic High School-South in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 Epic High School-South

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Rank History for all students at Epic High School-South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	10.66	1078^th	1207	10.7%
2022	10.35	1068^th	1190	10.3%
2023	5.77	1179^th	1228	4.0%
2024	15.39	1054^th	1242	15.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	22.94	467^th	546	14.5%
2019	31.30	408^th	565	27.8%
2022	21.91	433^rd	481	10.0%
2023	11.06	580^th	583	0.5%
2024	24.75	552^nd	637	13.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	19.72	953^rd	1095	13.0%
2019	18.26	996^th	1132	12.0%
2022	19.40	899^th	1038	13.4%
2023	15.65	1045^th	1130	7.5%
2024	22.24	963^rd	1144	15.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	8.81	1078^th	1154	6.6%
2019	9.84	1078^th	1179	8.6%
2022	9.38	1026^th	1101	6.8%
2024	15.86	998^th	1170	14.7%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Epic High School-South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	10.13	387^th	389	0.5%
2023	6.94	528^th	531	0.6%
2024	19.91	517^th	564	8.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Epic High School-South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	8.20	1104^th	1176	6.1%
2019	11.34	1073^rd	1193	10.1%
2022	12.99	1002^nd	1155	13.2%
2023	7.25	1133^rd	1197	5.3%
2024	16.63	1035^th	1219	15.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Epic High School-South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	10.86	1062^nd	1176	9.7%
2019	11.08	1059^th	1190	11.0%
2022	9.13	1047^th	1154	9.3%
2023	5.73	1150^th	1191	3.4%
2024	16.00	1025^th	1211	15.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Epic High School-South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	4.95	415^th	426	2.6%
2019	2.76	435^th	447	2.7%
2022	1.72	380^th	386	1.6%
2023	1.00	423^rd	424	0.2%
2024	4.59	411^th	426	3.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	21.26	579^th	679	14.7%
2019	17.79	602^nd	686	12.2%
2022	28.87	443^rd	593	25.3%
2023	16.14	609^th	671	9.2%
2024	23.74	553^rd	690	19.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Epic High School-South

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	13.01	735^th	791	7.1%
2019	28.30	588^th	815	27.9%
2022	12.17	696^th	760	8.4%
2023	6.52	828^th	851	2.7%
2024	23.02	690^th	865	20.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	10.48	46^th	46	0.0%

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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-South

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	6	28	23	22	5	0	2	86
2016	6	64	44	49	9	0	3	175
2017	7	94	62	74	12	5	6	260
2018	12	117	81	93	13	8	11	335
2019	13	124	95	111	26	9	10	388
2020	21	110	100	121	32	10	14	408
2021	22	102	104	123	29	7	9	396
2022	19	102	103	123	32	8	9	396
2023	14	94	120	117	25	9	21	400

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-South

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	86	7.0	12.2	75.6
2016	175	10.0	17.5	58.9
2017	260	15.7	16.5	70.8
2018	335	23.0	14.5	69
2019	388	27.0	14.3	64.2
2020	408	32.6	12.5	74.8
2021	396	28.9	13.6	80.1
2022	396	32.6	12.1	69.4
2023	400	33.4	11.9	95.3

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-South

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	86	7.0	12.2	75.6
2016	175	10.0	17.5	58.9
2017	260	15.7	16.5	70.8
2018	335	23.0	14.5	69
2019	388	27.0	14.3	64.2
2020	408	32.6	12.5	74.8
2021	396	28.9	13.6	80.1
2022	396	32.6	12.1	69.4
2023	400	33.4	11.9	95.3

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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