Serving 613 students in grades 9-12, Robert H Goddard High School-comm/tech 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Robert H. Goddard High School for Communications Arts 7 & Technology serves an attendance zone in Ozone Park, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of around 12 miles to the zone's edge, and the furthest point being 24.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert H Goddard High School-comm/tech ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Robert H Goddard High School-comm/tech's student population of 613 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
613 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Robert H Goddard High School-comm/tech 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 Robert H Goddard High School-comm/tech is 0.67, which is less 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
#3437 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
21%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert H Goddard High School-comm/tech's ranking?
Robert H Goddard High School-comm/tech is ranked #3437 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Robert H Goddard High School-comm/tech often compared to?
Robert H Goddard High School-comm/techis often viewed alongside schools like Queens Metropolitan High School, Math/science Research/tech Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Robert H Goddard High School-comm/tech?
The graduation rate of Robert H Goddard High School-comm/tech is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Robert H Goddard High School-comm/tech?
613 students attend Robert H Goddard High School-comm/tech.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Robert H Goddard High School-comm/tech students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert H Goddard High School-comm/tech?
Robert H Goddard High School-comm/tech has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Robert H Goddard High School-comm/tech offer ?
Robert H Goddard High School-comm/tech offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Robert H Goddard High School-comm/tech part of?
Robert H Goddard High School-comm/tech is part of New York City Geographic District #27.
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