Best High Schools in District 27
The top high schools in District 27, ranked by our overall rating — the average of the school's four-year graduation rate, the share of its students scoring college-ready (70+) on the English Regents, and its Regents completion rate, shown out of 100. Scholars' Academy leads with 94/100, followed by High School for Construction Trades, Engineering and Architecture and Robert H. Goddard High School of Communication Arts and Technology. 22 high schools in District 27 in total.
The ranking
1
Scholars' Academy320 Beach 104 Street
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
2
High School for Construction Trades, Engineering and Architecture94-06 104 Street
- 9–12 High School
3
Robert H. Goddard High School of Communication Arts and Technology138-30 LAFAYETTE STREET
- 9–12 High School
4
Queens High School for Information, Research, and Technology8-21 BAY 25 STREET
- 9–12 High School
5
John Adams High School101-01 Rockaway Boulevard
- 9–12 High School
6
August Martin High School156-10 BAISLEY BOULEVARD
- 9–12 High School
7
United Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science lV156-10 BAISLEY BOULEVARD
- 9–12 High School
8
Epic High School - North94-25 117 Street
- 9–12 High School
9
Richmond Hill High School89-30 114 Street
- 9–12 High School
10
Channel View School for Research100-00 BEACH CHANNEL DRIVE
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
11
Epic High School - South121-10 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD
- 9–12 High School
12
United Charter High School for the Humanities lV100-00 BEACH CHANNEL DRIVE
- 9–12 High School
13
Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School8-21 BAY 25 STREET
- 9–12 High School
14
Academy of Medical Technology: A College Board School8-21 BAY 25 STREET
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
15
Challenge Preparatory Charter School710 HARTMAN LANE
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
16
Rockaway Collegiate High School100-00 BEACH CHANNEL DRIVE
- 9–12 High School
17
Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability100-00 BEACH CHANNEL DRIVE
- 9–12 High School
18
Not ratedVoyages Prep - South Queens156-10 BAISLEY BOULEVARD
- 9–12 High School
19
Not ratedAugust Martin HS (ALC)156-10 BAISLEY BOULEVARD
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
20
Not ratedBeach Channel Educational Complex (ALC)100-00 BEACH CHANNEL DRIVE
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
21
Not ratedCurious Young Learners Pre-K Center133-40 79TH STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
22
Not ratedJohn Adams Evening Hs M/W101-01 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best high school in District 27?
- Scholars' Academy ranks highest by our overall rating (94/100), ahead of High School for Construction Trades, Engineering and Architecture. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
- How many high schools are in District 27?
- There are 22 high schools in District 27.
- How are these schools ranked?
- By our overall rating — the average of the school's four-year graduation rate, the share of its students scoring college-ready (70+) on the English Regents, and its Regents completion rate, shown out of 100. The Approaching / Meeting / Exceeding bands are our thresholds, not New York State levels. Smart Match (Motley Pro) weighs academics, diversity, programs, distance from home, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.
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