SCHOLARS' ACADEMY

320 BEACH 104TH ST
ROCKAWAY PARK, NY 11694

www.scholarsnyc.com

1,184 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Scholars' Academy, located in Rockaway Park, Queens, is a highly regarded NYC Department of Education public school serving students in grades 6 through 12. As a selective, unscreened school, it has built a reputation for academic excellence and a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, combining challenging coursework with a strong commitment to character development, community service, and extracurricular engagement, which helps foster a supportive and ambitious school culture.

The academy is widely recognized for its high graduation rates and the success of its students in gaining admission to top-tier universities. By integrating a "small school" feel with the diverse resources of the New York City school system, Scholars' Academy promotes critical thinking and leadership skills. Their educational model encourages students to take ownership of their learning, often featuring a vibrant array of clubs, athletic teams, and enrichment programs that ensure a well-rounded experience for students transitioning from middle school through their high school graduation.

1,184

Total Students

76.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHOLARS' ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	343
Hispanic	329
Black	221
Asian	218
Two or More	36
American Indian	32
Pacific Islander	5

White
343 (29.0%)
Hispanic
329 (27.8%)
Black
221 (18.7%)
Asian
218 (18.4%)
Two or More
36 (3.0%)
American Indian
32 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4%)

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)474-6918
Website:	http://www.scholarsnyc.com
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,184
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	559
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 200

Grade 7 206

Grade 8 187

Grade 9 149

Grade 10 143

Grade 11 161

Grade 12 138