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Far Rockaway High School

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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.

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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 Students1,099
Attendance Rate76%
Suspensions73
Year Statistics Were Compiled2005
Student / Teacher Ratio15.9
Free Lunch751
Reduced Lunch134
Student Ethnicities


Student Gender
Staff Information
Full Time Principals1
Full Time Assistant Principals7
Other Full Time Professional Staff11
Full Time Teachers73
Part Time Principals0
Part Time Assistant Principals1
Part Time Teachers1
Other Part Time Professional Staff0
Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions
Sub-Group NameSatisfactorySchool Year
Subject: High School English Language Arts
All StudentsNo2006
Black Or African AmericanNo2006
Hispanic Or LatinoNo2006
Economically DisadvantagedNo2006
Subject: High School Graduation Rate
All StudentsYes2006
Black Or African AmericanYes2006
Hispanic Or LatinoYes2006
Economically DisadvantagedYes2006
Subject: High School Math
All StudentsYes2006
Black Or African AmericanYes2006
Hispanic Or LatinoYes2006
Economically DisadvantagedNo2006
Regents Results
SubjectYear# TestedPercent Passing
Earth Science 2006256
 
9.0%
English2006353
 
37.1%
Global Hist & Geography 2006492
 
26.0%
Living Environment 2006561
 
20.0%
Math A 2006441
 
28.1%
Math B 200631
 
32.3%
Chemistry 200670
 
12.9%
Spanish200650
 
92.0%
US History and Govt 2006342
 
43.3%
Graduation Information
GroupHigh School GraduatesRegents DiplomasAdvanced Regents DiplomasIEP / Local CertificatesYear
All Students16736 (21%)4 (02%)62006
General Education16035 (21%)4 (02%)02006
Students With Disabilities71 (14%)0 (0%)62006
All Students17310 (05%)0 (0%)112005
General Education16410 (06%)0 (0%)02005
Students With Disabilities90 (0%)0 (0%)112005
All Students16515 (09%)0 (0%)142004
General Education15815 (09%)0 (0%)02004
Students With Disabilities70 (0%)0 (0%)142004
Post Graduation Plans
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%)
Nearby Public Libraries 
Peninsula Public Library Lawrence, NY 516-239-32621.86 miles
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