ROCKY POINT HIGH SCHOOL

82 ROCKY PT-YAPHANK RD
ROCKY POINT, NY 11778

www.rockypointschools.org

894 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rocky Point High School, located in Suffolk County on the North Shore of Long Island, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Rocky Point Union Free School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere, emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic preparation with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. Its mission is centered on preparing students for post-secondary success by encouraging critical thinking, civic responsibility, and personal growth within a safe and inclusive environment.

Beyond its core academic program, Rocky Point High School offers a diverse range of athletic teams, fine and performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs that cater to a wide spectrum of interests. The school maintains a strong connection with the local Rocky Point community, often acting as a hub for district-wide events and initiatives. By integrating technology into the classroom and focusing on both traditional education and 21st-century skills, the high school strives to ensure that its graduates are well-equipped for the challenges of college and the modern workforce.

894

Total Students

72.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROCKY POINT HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	639
Hispanic	188
Black	21
Asian	15
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	1

White
639 (71.5%)
Hispanic
188 (21.0%)
Two or More
30 (3.4%)
Black
21 (2.3%)
Asian
15 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	ROCKY POINT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)849-7505
Website:	http://www.rockypointschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	894
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 9 234

Grade 10 209

Grade 11 191

Grade 12 251

Ungraded 9