- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rockaway Park, NY
Rockaway Collegiate High School
Federal NCES profile for Rockaway Collegiate High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012306277
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockaway Collegiate High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Rockaway Park · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 80.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockaway Collegiate High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockaway Collegiate High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Rockaway Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012306277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Rockaway Collegiate High School held near 250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 360012306277 · Rockaway Park, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 12:1 · 80.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Rockaway Collegiate High School held near 250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Rockaway Collegiate High School 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 287
Rockaway Collegiate High School
287 students
What this shows Rockaway Collegiate High School reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockaway Collegiate High School compares
Rockaway Collegiate High School 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.5% | ▲ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
83.6%
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
African American 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
White 3.1%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Rockaway Collegiate High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Rockaway Collegiate High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockaway Collegiate High School'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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rockaway Collegiate High School
How many students attend Rockaway Collegiate High School?
Rockaway Collegiate High School has 287 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rockaway Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockaway Collegiate High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockaway Collegiate High School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockaway Collegiate High School?
80.5% of students at Rockaway Collegiate High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockaway Collegiate High School?
The largest demographic group at Rockaway Collegiate High School is African American at 51.9% of enrollment, in Rockaway Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockaway Collegiate High School?
Rockaway Collegiate High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Rockaway Collegiate High School rank among high schools in Rockaway Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockaway Collegiate High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Rockaway Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Rockaway Park on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Rockaway Collegiate High School, 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.