Serving 583 students in grades 7-12, East Rockaway Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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East Rockaway Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
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East Rockaway Junior-senior High School's student population of 583 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
583 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
East Rockaway Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Rockaway Junior-senior High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1311 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
31%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
55%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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East Rockaway Junior-senior High School is ranked #1311 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are East Rockaway Junior-senior High School often compared to?
East Rockaway Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lynbrook Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Rockaway Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of East Rockaway Junior-senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend East Rockaway Junior-senior High School?
583 students attend East Rockaway Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of East Rockaway Junior-senior High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Rockaway Junior-senior High School?
East Rockaway Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does East Rockaway Junior-senior High School offer ?
East Rockaway Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Rockaway Junior-senior High School part of?
East Rockaway Junior-senior High School is part of East Rockaway Union Free School District.
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