EPIC HIGH SCHOOL-SOUTH

121-10 ROCKAWAY BLVD
SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY 11420

www.epicschoolsnyc.org

435 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Epic High School-South is a public high school located in South Ozone Park, Queens, operating within the New York City Department of Education system. It is part of the "EPIC" (Empowering People Impacting Community) network, which emphasizes a personalized learning environment designed to help students build strong relationships with faculty and peers. The school prioritizes a collaborative culture, aiming to ensure that every student is well-known by their teachers and supported in their individual academic and personal development.

Academically, Epic High School-South focuses on preparing students for college and career success through a curriculum that encourages critical thinking and real-world application. The school often utilizes restorative practices and emphasizes social-emotional learning, aiming to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel safe and empowered. By fostering small class sizes and a supportive community-centered approach, the school strives to provide a stable, nurturing environment for students who may benefit from a more individualized educational experience.

435

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EPIC HIGH SCHOOL-SOUTH
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	138
Black	116
Asian	132
Two or More	4
American Indian	32
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
138 (31.7%)
Asian
132 (30.3%)
Black
116 (26.7%)
American Indian
32 (7.4%)
White
8 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.1%)
Two or More
4 (0.9%)

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)845-1290
Website:	http://www.epicschoolsnyc.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	395
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 9 116

Grade 10 102

Grade 11 119

Grade 12 97

Ungraded 1