At a glance
Reported students
435
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.07
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
525
Epic High School-South: 435 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
13.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Epic High School-South
Epic High School-South is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in South Ozone Park. It is one of 63 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #27. NCES reports 435 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, above the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (31.7%) and Asian (30.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Epic High School-South
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.07 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.6%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.8%
- Hispanic31.7%
- Black26.7%
- Asian30.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native7.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial0.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #27
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Epic High School - North
High · Grades 09–12
373 reported students
Queens High School for Information Research and Technology
High · Grades 09–12
507 reported students
Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School
High · Grades 09–12
311 reported students
Rockaway Collegiate High School
High · Grades 09–12
287 reported students
Academy of Medical Technology - a College Board School
High · Grades 06–12
605 reported students
Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech
High · Grades 09–12
613 reported students
Public schools near Epic High School-South
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Transition Center High · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | 08–12 | 461 | 1 mi |
| John Adams High School High · New York City Geographic District #27 | 09–12 | 2,400 | 1.1 mi |
| Epic High School - North High · New York City Geographic District #27 | 09–12 | 373 | 1.4 mi |
| Robert H Goddard Hs-Comm/Tech High · New York City Geographic District #27 | 09–12 | 613 | 1.5 mi |
| High School-Construction Trades Engineering & Architecture High · New York City Geographic District #27 | 09–12 | 1,074 | 1.6 mi |
| Richmond Hill High School High · New York City Geographic District #27 | 09–12 | 1,841 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Epic High School-South
What grades does Epic High School-South serve?
Epic High School-South reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District #27.
How many students attend Epic High School-South?
Epic High School-South reported 435 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Epic High School-South?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 435 students and 32.07 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Epic High School-South a public, charter, or magnet school?
Epic High School-South is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #27 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Epic High School-South students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Epic High School-South in?
Epic High School-South is part of New York City Geographic District #27, based in Ozone Park, NY, which operates 63 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Epic High School-South?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Queens Transition Center (1 mi), John Adams High School (1.1 mi), Epic High School - North (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.