Serving 923 students in grades 9-12, Rocky Point High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 923 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 92% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Rocky Point High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Rocky Point High School's student population of 923 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
923 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
Rocky Point High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Point High School is 0.38, 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
#164 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
77%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
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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Rocky Point High School is ranked #164 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rocky Point High School?
The graduation rate of Rocky Point High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rocky Point High School?
923 students attend Rocky Point High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Rocky Point High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Point High School?
Rocky Point High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rocky Point High School offer ?
Rocky Point High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Point High School part of?
Rocky Point High School is part of Rocky Point Union Free School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 9/17/2020Thank God this is not a diverse school. I am sick of the multicultural experiment. It has failed. Our kids should be with their own kind and taught by their own. Let undesirables move in and watch the quality of the school diminish quickly.Review Rocky Point High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Thank God this is not a diverse school. I am sick of the multicultural experiment. It has failed. Our kids should be with their own kind and taught by their own. Let undesirables move in and watch the quality of the school diminish quickly.
Review Rocky Point High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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