Beach Channel High School (Closed 2015)

100-00 Beach Channel Dr
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 133 students in grades 9-12, Beach Channel High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
133 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(13-14)
≤20%
41%
(13-14)
21-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
51%
31%
Black
42%
15%
White
6%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
(13-14)
30%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beach Channel High School?
The graduation rate of Beach Channel High School is 30%, which is lower than the New York state average of 78%.
How many students attend Beach Channel High School?
133 students attend Beach Channel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Beach Channel High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beach Channel High School?
Beach Channel High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Beach Channel High School offer ?
Beach Channel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Beach Channel High School part of?
Beach Channel High School is part of New York City Geographic District #27.

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