Epic High School-south vs. John Adams High School
Should I attend Epic High School-south or John Adams High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Epic High School-south ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
John Adams High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 396 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,288 students in grades 9-12, John Adams High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
396 students
2,288 students
% Male | % Female
60% | 40%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
180 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3031 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#363 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
88%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
85-89%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
115
599
Grade 10 Students
77
573
Grade 11 Students
98
600
Grade 12 Students
105
515
Ungraded Students
1
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
8%
1%
% Asian
26%
33%
% Hispanic
31%
35%
% Black
26%
25%
% White
5%
3%
% Hawaiian
2%
2%
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
77%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%