ROCKAWAY PARK HIGH SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability (RPHS) is a specialized public high school located in the Rockaway Park section of Queens, New York. As the name suggests, the school’s curriculum is deeply rooted in environmental science, sustainability, and climate resilience. It leverages its unique coastal location to provide students with hands-on, place-based learning opportunities, often incorporating the local ecology of the Rockaway peninsula into its academic programming. The school aims to cultivate environmentally conscious citizens who are prepared to address the modern challenges of climate change and urban sustainability.

Beyond its focus on the environment, the school operates with a commitment to small-school personalized learning, fostering a tight-knit community for its student body. It offers a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for college and career readiness, often integrating interdisciplinary projects that connect core subjects—such as math, history, and English—with environmental themes. By emphasizing community engagement, scientific inquiry, and social responsibility, Rockaway Park High School seeks to empower its students to become leaders who can advocate for sustainable practices within their own neighborhoods and the broader global community.