Enrollment
435
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012306535
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 22/100 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
- 22
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Epic High School-South compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Epic High School-South
Epic High School-South is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in South Ozone Park, New York, enrolling 435 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 93.5% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 435 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 756 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #561, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (32%) and Asian (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students) and Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students) alongside Epic High School-South.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Epic High School-South compares
Epic High School-South on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~435 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Epic High School-South a good school?
Epic High School-South earns 22/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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