Epic High School - South (27Q314)

121-10 Rockaway Boulevard, Queens, NY 11420, Queens
Phone: 718-845-1290
Hours: 8:55am - 3:15pm
School Website: https://Epichighschoolsouth.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/27Q314/
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School Leader: Subhas Mohan (smohan@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Natasha Jones (njones34@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Supreet Kaur (skaur11@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Supreet Kaur (skaur11@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Patrick Brown (pbrown36@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

EPIC High School South, an outgrowth of the NYC Expanded success Initiative (ESI), provides a rigorous, culturally relevant academic program that prepares students for the demands of college and careers. EPIC's personalized approach to instruction challenges students to dream big and design their futures. it engages students in solving real-world problems and supports their individual progress and growth. EPIC High School South students graduate as informed, active citizens who are dedicated to improving their community. EPIC High School South is a small learning community that is driven by the population we serve of diverse young leaders who are eager to transform their lives and the lives of their community members. Here at EPIC, we encourage students to be innovative thinkers and change agents. We offer our diverse student body rigorous instructions led by experienced well-equipped educators who are student-focus and student-driven.

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Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 63%

Academic Highlights: Language Courses, Honors, National Honor Society, and NYADI (New York Automotive and Diesel Institute), Politics 103 - Dual Enrollment (H.S. and College Credits) Computer Certification Programs, NYADI - The College of Transportation Technology) Advanced Placement (AP) Courses, College Now through CUNY York College

Other Features: College Trips, Community Service Expected, Dress Code, Extended Day, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Orientation

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Human Geography, AP Psychology, AP Studio Art - Drawing, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Soccer
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Indoor Track, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Cricket
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Other Sports
Basketball, Soccer, Track
Clubs
Board Game Club, Dance Club, Debate Team, Health Occupations Students Association (HOSA), My Brother's Keeper, My Sister's Keeper, News Paper Club, Regents Tutoring, Science Olympiad, Video Game Club, Yearbook Club
Art
The visual arts program at Epic High School (EPIC) offers classes that help students develop their artistic skills as well as guide them through a journey of self-exploration. All students will be engaging in a wide array of artist materials (shading pencils to plaster cloth) to expand their current artistic ability. We provide students with many different pathways to achieve their artistic ideas and goals. We are equipped with various technologies to help assist the students to choose their most appropriate and effective pathway, and we also offer college level courses for those students that wish to further their skills. Here at EPIC we also believe that simply creating art isn't enough; our students need to be able to express their personal voice through the visual language of art as well. We strongly feel that this level of personalized art education paired with highly technical art instruction will provide a strong foundation of artistic exploration for all of our students.
Programs
Epic High School - South(Q66A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

We offer a comprehensive academic program that includes specialized classes in Mathematics, Science, and Humanities.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Queens students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:123 / 79 (1.56)121 / 79 (1.53)
SWD applicants/seats:31 / 16 (1.94)41 / 16 (2.56)
Rank Avg: 5.48
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:#99 to #BB
Offer Prediction:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
402
403
400
    Grade 12 Students
81
99
103
    Grade 11 Students
107
90
96
    Grade 10 Students
114
110
79
    Grade 9 Students
100
104
122
Avg. Class Size
24.7
24.2
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
11 / 37 / 15
5 / 54 / 10
7 / 41 / 9
Attendance %
86%
85%
84%
Graduation %
82%
93%
93%
College %
59%
48%
44%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
618 (154) / 95
138
562 (162) / 95
133
434 / 95
118

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  73.57%
Academic Engagement 
  70.77%
Safety 
  75.25%
Bully Prevention 
  68.38%
Inclusivity 
  88.40%
Mental Support 
  75.11%
Environment 
  68.50%
Post-School Support 
  81.11%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  76.00%
School Satisfaction 
  70.75%
Student Behavior 
  61.38%
Student Support 
  81.33%
School Leadership 
  49.92%
Instructional Clarity 
  45.67%
Instructional Development 
  86.50%
Post-School Support 
  97.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  93.78%
Teacher Support 
  93.71%
Safety 
  96.00%
School Community 
  82.56%
School Leadership 
  95.50%
Post-School Support 
  93.00%
IEP Support 
  94.67%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

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This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  82.00%
CC Regents
  57
Non-CC Regents
  61
Impact Score
  0.28
Performance Score
  0.36
College Aptitude
CCR
  36.10%
SAT Math
  384
SAT R/W
  412
Postsecondary
2-Year College 15.00%
4-Year College 30.80%
Unknown 54.20%

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This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 54.20%
Female 45.80%
English Language Learners:
  10.20%
Students with Disabilities:
  18.90%
Economic Need Index: 
  73.80%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 30.60%
Black 27.60%
Hispanic 30.80%
White 2.70%
Other 8.30%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 20.00%
Black 20.00%
Hispanic 20.00%
White 36.70%
Other 3.30%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  19.20%
Students with SETSS
  0.20%
Students with ICT
  12.40%
Students with SC
  3.20%
Has all programs
  92.00%
Has some programs
  8.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  97.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  51
Regents Gl. Hist.
  50
Regents US Hist.
  62
Regents Algebra I
  56
Regents Living Env.
  54
4-Year Grad. Rate
  73.7
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  94.67%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services53 (90%)6 (10%)0 (0%)
Special Class12 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (92%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (8%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy32 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School6 (100%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned0 (0%)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  55
Regents Gl. Hist.
  56
Regents US Hist.
  60
Regents Algebra I
  52
Regents Living Env.
  52
ELL Progress
  63

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

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