At a Glance
A small, unscreened high school where families report near-universal satisfaction and zero suspensions in a quiet beachside neighborhood
Families seeking a small, supportive high school with strong parent-teacher relationships and a peaceful neighborhood setting. Particularly well-suited for students with IEPs (36% of enrollment) who benefit from close attention. Parents should be comfortable with the limited transit access and should confirm academic program details directly with the school, since proficiency data is not available.
- Zero suspensions — a rare achievement in a district where the average is 0.5%
- Very high parent satisfaction (94%) exceeding district average
- Small school (265 students) with 23-person class sizes
- 85.8% economic need index — serves students with significant challenges
- Limited unscreened admissions — zone residents have a 50% chance of acceptance
- No ELA or math proficiency data provided, making academic performance difficult to assess
- Only 19 teacher survey responses — small sample size for culture data
- 36% of students have IEPs — strong special education support is built in, but parents should confirm services meet their child's needs
- Limited transit access means car-dependent commutes for most families
- Small enrollment (265) means fewer course offerings than larger schools
Based on 2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 27
In a district where top-performing peer schools include Success Academy (96/100) and Peninsula Preparatory (94/100), Rockaway Collegiate does not appear on the traditional quality ranking ladder. However, its survey scores and discipline record suggest a school where the intangible elements — trust, safety, belonging — are working. The 64.2 program richness score is modest compared to peer schools, and academic test data is not available for direct comparison.
Test score data for this specific school is not provided in the available dataset, but the school operates in District 27 where the average ELA proficiency is 56% and math is 57%. With 36% of students having IEPs and an economic need index of 86%, this student body faces significant academic challenges. The school offers AP courses and a humanities focus, with program richness rated at 64.2/100 — solid but not as robust as some peer schools in the district.
This is where the school shines. Parent satisfaction sits at 94% (above the 93% district average), with parent-teacher trust at 95% and parent-principal trust at 92%. Teachers report 89% instruction quality and 84% trust in leadership — both strong. The school has zero suspensions, a notable achievement given the district average of 0.5%. With only 19 teacher survey responses, the data has a small sample size, but the family survey (69 responses, 25% rate) shows solid engagement.
The school is majority Black (49%) and Hispanic (42%), with small Asian (2%) and White (5%) populations — reflecting the working-class, diverse character of the Rockaway peninsula. The diversity index is 56%. Nearly 86% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, and 36% have IEPs, indicating high economic need. This is a school that serves students facing real challenges, yet families are notably satisfied with their experience.
The school sits in the Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel area, a coastal neighborhood on the Rockaway peninsula known for its稳定性 (stability score: 96) and family orientation. The median home value is $784,000, and 66% of residents own their homes. Safety scores are decent (76th percentile), though the area has elevated asthma rates. Education orientation is strong (64th percentile), and the neighborhood has a moderate-income profile with median household income around $115,000. Transit access is limited (20th percentile), so most families drive.
The neighborhood is residential and walkable within blocks, but families traveling from outside the immediate area will need a car — transit options are sparse, and the nearest subway is a drive away.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 69 families responded (25% rate)
Programs & Activities
Admissions Demand
Starting in the ninth grade, students learn to read complex texts and are required to write in all subject areas showing a connection across all contents. In the 11th grade, students can begin to earn college credits and take college courses.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Rockaway Collegiate High School a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Rockaway Collegiate High School yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 9 to 12 in Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel.
- What grades does Rockaway Collegiate High School serve?
- Rockaway Collegiate High School serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into Rockaway Collegiate High School?
- Rockaway Collegiate High School admits by application through a random lottery, with no academic screen.
- Is Rockaway Collegiate High School public, charter, or private?
- Rockaway Collegiate High School is a public school in NYC Community School District 27.
- What neighborhood is Rockaway Collegiate High School in?
- Rockaway Collegiate High School is in Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel, Queens.
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