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Far Rockaway High School

About

Far Rockaway High School is located at 8-21 Bay 25Th Street Far Rockaway, NY providing education in Queens County to grades 9-12. This New York School is supervised and regulated by New York City District #27 community and Officials. At this school Mathematic programs take a balanced approach, focusing on what students need to know, and the processes and skills necessary to reason, solve problems, and think critically. The use of technology applications will deepen student engagement and improve student achievement by enabling them to access and analyze information, solve problems, collaborate with others, and communicate their thoughts and ideas.

School officials believe that a positive and collaborative relationship between the school, parents and community is vital to our children’s academic, social and emotional growth and well being. The educational programs should be designed to meet the present and future needs of all learners. All learners should have the skills necessary to feel comfortable using technology for personal, educational and vocational pursuits. The Technology Department is constantly striving to enhance the skills and abilities of the teachers in the area of technology integration. Through staff development, committee based discussions and budgetary support they attempt to improve the technology offerings available to the student body.

The school district offers employment & educational opportunities, without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin or handicap. Students will find excellent counseling services available for academic, peer, social problems, or any other student issues.


Overview

Far Rockaway High School

New York City District #27

8-21 Bay 25Th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11691

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Large City (City: Large)

718-327-6001 (Phone)

Serving Grades: 9-12

Principal: Denise Hallett

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Student Enrollment Information

9th10th11th12thUngraded
Secondary
339308144148160

Additional Student Information

Total Students
1,099
Attendance Rate
76%
Suspensions
73
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
15.9
Free Lunch
751
Reduced Lunch
134
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
1
Full Time Assistant Principals
7
Other Full Time Professional Staff
11
Full Time Teachers
73
Part Time Principals
0
Part Time Assistant Principals
1
Part Time Teachers
1
Other Part Time Professional Staff
0

Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions

Sub-Group Names
Satisfactory
School Year
Subject:High School English Language Arts
All Students
No
2006
Black Or African American
No
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
No
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
No
2006
Subject:High School Graduation Rate
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:High School Math
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
No
2006

Regents Results

Subject
Year
# Tested
Percent Passing
 
Earth Science
2006
256
 
9.0%
English
2006
353
 
37.1%
Global Hist & Geography
2006
492
 
26.0%
Living Environment
2006
561
 
20.0%
Math A
2006
441
 
28.1%
Math B
2006
31
 
32.3%
Chemistry
2006
70
 
12.9%
Spanish
2006
50
 
92.0%
US History and Govt
2006
342
 
43.3%

Graduation Information

Group
High School Graduate
Regents Diplomas
Advanced Regents Diplomas
IEP / Local Certificates
Year
All Students
167
36 (21%)
4 (02%)
6
2006
General Education
160
35 (21%)
4 (02%)
0
2006
Students With Disabilities
7
1 (14%)
0 (0%)
6
2006
All Students
173
10 (05%)
0 (0%)
11
2005
General Education
164
10 (06%)
0 (0%)
0
2005
Students With Disabilities
9
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
11
2005
All Students
165
15 (09%)
0 (0%)
14
2004
General Education
158
15 (09%)
0 (0%)
0
2004
Students With Disabilities
7
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
14
2004
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges In New York State58 (34%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges Outside of New York State1 (00%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges In New York State62 (37%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges Outside of New York State0 (0%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions In New York State5 (02%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions Outside of New York State1 (00%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to enroll in the Military1 (00%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to pursue employment25 (00%)
Number of high school graduates with disabilities who plan to attend vocational rehabilitation programs.0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates with a known plan not specified above.14 (08%)
Number of high school graduates whose plans do not fit the above categories or are unknown.0 (0%)

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