School Overview
Channel View School for Research (CVSR), located in Rockaway Park, Queens, is a 6–12 secondary school that emphasizes a rigorous, inquiry-based academic environment. As a school dedicated to "research," its curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent study skills. The school typically places a strong focus on project-based learning, requiring students to engage deeply with subject matter through research, analysis, and oral presentations, preparing them for the demands of university-level work.

The school is known for its supportive and close-knit community atmosphere, which is bolstered by its relatively smaller size compared to many other NYC public schools. CVSR offers a variety of extracurricular activities and elective courses, often incorporating the unique coastal geography of the Rockaways into its programs. By maintaining high academic expectations and a culture of collaboration between students and faculty, Channel View strives to cultivate well-rounded, college-ready graduates who are equipped to contribute meaningfully to their local and global communities.
1,180
Total Students
101.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHANNEL VIEW SCHOOL FOR RESEARCH
Demographic Student Count
White78
Hispanic509
Black489
Asian60
Two or More17
American Indian20
Pacific Islander7
  • Hispanic
    509 (43.1%)
  • Black
    489 (41.4%)
  • White
    78 (6.6%)
  • Asian
    60 (5.1%)
  • American Indian
    20 (1.7%)
  • Two or More
    17 (1.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27
Phone: (718)634-1970
Website: http://www.cvsr.info
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 1,180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 101.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 931
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26
Grades Taught
Grade 6 101
Grade 7 96
Grade 8 136
Grade 9 209
Grade 10 225
Grade 11 212
Grade 12 201

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CHANNEL VIEW SCHOOL FOR RESEARCH
Grade Student Count
Grade 6101
Grade 796
Grade 8136
Grade 9209
Grade 10225
Grade 11212
Grade 12201
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CHANNEL VIEW SCHOOL FOR RESEARCH
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female53745.5%
Male64354.5%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)