- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · South Ozone Park, NY
Epic High School-South
Federal NCES profile for Epic High School-South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012306535
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Epic High School-South earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 11
- public schools in South Ozone Park · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 93.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Epic High School-South has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Epic High School-South ranks #2 of 11 public schools in South Ozone Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012306535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Epic High School-South held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 360012306535 · South Ozone Park, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 13.2:1 · 93.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Epic High School-South held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Epic High School-South in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Adams Hig
John Adams High School
2,400 students
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill High School
1,841 students
- Ms 137 America
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes
1,610 students
- Jhs 210 Elizab
Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell
1,459 students
- Scholars' Acad
Scholars' Academy
1,184 students
- This school 435
Epic High School-South
435 students
What this shows Epic High School-South reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Epic High School-South compares
Epic High School-South held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.5% | ▲ 66% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
Asian 30.3%
African American 26.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.4%
White 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Epic High School-South is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Epic High School-South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Epic High School-South's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~435 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Epic High School-South
How many students attend Epic High School-South?
Epic High School-South has 435 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Ozone Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Epic High School-South?
The student-teacher ratio at Epic High School-South is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Epic High School-South?
93.5% of students at Epic High School-South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Epic High School-South?
The largest demographic group at Epic High School-South is Hispanic or Latino at 31.7% of enrollment, in South Ozone Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Epic High School-South?
Epic High School-South has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Epic High School-South rank among public schools in South Ozone Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Epic High School-South ranks #2 of 11 public schools in South Ozone Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Ozone Park on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Epic High School-South, New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students), Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students), and Ms 137 America's School of Heroes (1,610 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.