Serving 435 students in grades 9-12, Epic High School-south 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: EPIC HIGH SCHOOL-SOUTH serves a large attendance zone of approximately 468.2 square miles in South Ozone Park, NY, with most students typically driving 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school and an average distance of 12.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 26.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Epic High School-south ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Epic High School-south's student population of 435 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
435 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Epic High School-south ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Epic High School-south is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4313 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
30%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Epic High School-south's ranking?
Epic High School-south is ranked #4313 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Epic High School-south often compared to?
Epic High School-southis often viewed alongside schools like John Adams High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Epic High School-south?
The graduation rate of Epic High School-south is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Epic High School-south?
435 students attend Epic High School-south.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Epic High School-south students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Asian, 27% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Epic High School-south?
Epic High School-south has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Epic High School-south offer ?
Epic High School-south offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Epic High School-south part of?
Epic High School-south is part of New York City Geographic District #27.
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