- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rockaway Park, NY
Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability
Federal NCES profile for Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012306194
👥 S:T ratio 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Rockaway Park · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 82.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Rockaway Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012306194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability grew from 209 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 360012306194 · Rockaway Park, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 11.6:1 · 82.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability grew from 209 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability 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 232
Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability
232 students
What this shows Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability compares
Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.3% | ▲ 46% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New York - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
African American 46.6%
Hispanic or Latino 45.3%
White 4.3%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability 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 Park High School for Environmental Sustainability'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 (~232 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability
How many students attend Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability?
Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability has 232 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rockaway Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability?
82.3% of students at Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability?
The largest demographic group at Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability is African American at 46.6% of enrollment, in Rockaway Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability?
Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Park High School for Environmental Sustainability rank among high schools in Rockaway Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability ranks #2 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 Park High School for Environmental Sustainability, 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.