At a glance
Reported students
894
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
72.68
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
577.5
Rocky Point High School: 894 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 963
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Rocky Point High School
Rocky Point High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Rocky Point. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Rocky Point Union Free School District. NCES reports 894 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, 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 White (71.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Rocky Point High School
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 72.68 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.5%
- Hispanic21%
- Black2.3%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.4%
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.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
6 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Rocky Point Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rocky Point Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
613 reported students
Joseph a Edgar Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
542 reported students
Frank J Carasiti Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
531 reported students
Public schools near Rocky Point High School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Place High School High · Miller Place Union Free School District | 09–12 | 764 | 2.6 mi |
| Shoreham-Wading River High School High · Shoreham-Wading River Central School District | 09–12 | 629 | 3.9 mi |
| Robert M Grable Jr Mount Sinai High School High · Mount Sinai Union Free School District | 09–12 | 710 | 4.4 mi |
| Longwood High School High · Longwood Central School District | 09–12 | 2,993 | 5.4 mi |
| Comsewogue High School High · Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District | 09–12 | 1,160 | 5.4 mi |
| Earl L Vandermeulen High School High · Port Jefferson Union Free School District | 09–12 | 313 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Point High School
What grades does Rocky Point High School serve?
Rocky Point High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Rocky Point Union Free School District.
How many students attend Rocky Point High School?
Rocky Point High School reported 894 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 963 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rocky Point High School?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 894 students and 72.68 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 Rocky Point High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rocky Point High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rocky Point Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rocky Point High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rocky Point High School in?
Rocky Point High School is part of Rocky Point Union Free School District, based in Rocky Point, NY, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rocky Point High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Miller Place High School (2.6 mi), Shoreham-Wading River High School (3.9 mi), Robert M Grable Jr Mount Sinai High School (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.