Epic High School - North

Academic proficiency data is not available for this school, so direct comparison to the district's 56% ELA and 57% Math averages isn't possible. The school offers AP Courses and a Humanities program alongside ELL Support and World Languages, and its program richness score of 88.6/100 indicates a reasonably robust academic menu. Without test score data, parents should reach out directly to understand student progress and college readiness outcomes.

The culture here tells a split story. Families are highly satisfied (93%) and place enormous trust in both teachers (98%) and the principal (98%) — these numbers exceed district averages and suggest a welcoming, communicative environment. However, teachers report notably lower trust in leadership (67%) and instruction quality ratings (77%) that fall well below the district average of 91%. With only 10 teacher survey responses, these numbers should be interpreted cautiously, but they hint at professional tensions that don't fully reach families. On the positive side, there were zero suspensions last year compared to a 0.5% district average, suggesting effective behavioral approaches or a different disciplinary climate.

With 400 students, this is a mid-sized high school. The student body is predominantly Hispanic (48%) with significant Asian representation (28%), Black students at 12%, and a small White population (5%). The diversity index of 71% reflects a racially mixed enrollment. Nearly three-quarters of students (71.1%) come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and 17% have IEPs — indicating substantial support needs. The neighborhood surrounding the school is majority-owner-occupied (57%) with a median home value over $700,000, suggesting many families have stable roots here.

South Richmond Hill is a residential Queens neighborhood with a strong homeowner presence and median household income near $88,000. The area scores moderately on safety (48th percentile) and transit (55th percentile), with excellent health environment scores (88th percentile) but lower education orientation (31st percentile). Families with children make up about 22% of households. The neighborhood sits between more urbanized sections of Queens and quieter residential pockets — practical for families who want suburban-style homeownership in the city.

The school is located near major streets in South Richmond Hill with moderate walkability. Families from further afield likely rely on car transportation, as transit access is moderate for the area.