Serving 965 students in grades 9-12, Rocky Point High School ranks in the top 30% 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 93% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 965 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 93% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rocky Point High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Rocky Point High School's student population of 965 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
965 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rocky Point High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Point High School is 0.34, 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
#825 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
80%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Point High School's ranking?
Rocky Point High School is ranked #825 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rocky Point High School?
The graduation rate of Rocky Point High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Rocky Point High School?
965 students attend Rocky Point High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Rocky Point High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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
5 9/17/2020
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.
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