Scholars' Academy is a uniformed preparatory school consisting of a middle school and a high school for gifted and talented children located in Rockaway Park, in the New York City borough of Queens. Scholars' Academy grew out of a pilot program and established a middle school in 2004 and added a 9th grade in 2007.
Serving 1,193 students in grades 6-12, Scholars' Academy 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 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,193 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scholars' Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Scholars' Academy's student population of 1,193 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
Blue, Navy Blue, Khaki
School Rankings
Scholars' Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scholars' Academy is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#385 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
26%
30%
Black
19%
16%
White
34%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scholars' Academy's ranking?
Scholars' Academy is ranked #385 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Scholars' Academy often compared to?
Scholars' Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Channel View School For Research by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scholars' Academy?
The graduation rate of Scholars' Academy is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Scholars' Academy?
1,193 students attend Scholars' Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Scholars' Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scholars' Academy?
Scholars' Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Scholars' Academy offer ?
Scholars' Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Scholars' Academy part of?
Scholars' Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
School Reviews
5 6/6/2011
Academic programs is the best in the city for the ability to take multiple regents in every grade since 7th grade with the best teachers in the city.
5 4/20/2010
This is the best school in the city. It is very organized and structured. The teachers and principal are extremely bright, hard-working, and caring. The children are happy and not stressed out. There is a true community, culture, and identity at this school. I think it may be one of the top ten schools in the state. I am fortunate to have my child at such a fine NYC Public School.
What I know:
Excellent academic programs, Cooperative Learning School, Interdisciplinary Curriculum, Motivated Students, Middle School Students Complete 3 HS Courses: Living Environment, Earth Science, and Algebra, HS Students complete and earn up to 24 college credits in grades 11 and 12.
Many middle and high school sports teams: wrestling, basketball, tennis, crew, swimming, bowling, volleyball, etc.
Two bands: both middle and high school, marching band, all students must learn to read music and play piano beginning in grade 6
School has two new science labs, in process of central air conditioning installed, parents are supremely involved.
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