East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School is a co-educational six-year secondary school in East Rockaway, New York, and the sole high school in Nassau County, New York, School District 41, the smallest school district in Nassau County.
Serving 577 students in grades 7-12, East Rockaway Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Rockaway Junior-senior High School's student population of 577 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
577 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Rankings
East Rockaway Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Rockaway Junior-senior High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1721 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
33%
30%
Black
5%
16%
White
52%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Rockaway Junior-senior High School's ranking?
East Rockaway Junior-senior High School is ranked #1721 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are East Rockaway Junior-senior High School often compared to?
East Rockaway Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lynbrook Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Rockaway Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of East Rockaway Junior-senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend East Rockaway Junior-senior High School?
577 students attend East Rockaway Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of East Rockaway Junior-senior High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Rockaway Junior-senior High School?
East Rockaway Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does East Rockaway Junior-senior High School offer ?
East Rockaway Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East Rockaway Junior-senior High School part of?
East Rockaway Junior-senior High School is part of East Rockaway Union Free School District.
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