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Robert F. Kennedy Community High School

DBN 25Q670  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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This is a small, college preparatory high school that offers Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and ICT classes. Our College Head Start Program enables students to earn college credits in 11th and 12th grades. We provide a challenging academic curriculum, Smartboards, computer labs, comprehensive student activities, and personalized counseling program. RFK provides students with an extensive array of Academic Intervention Services, including: Extended Day Instruction, Saturday Academy, Free SAT Prep Courses, Saturday ELL Academy, Saturday and After-School College Advisement, and Saturday and After-School Regents Preparation. Students of Robert F. Kennedy Community High School are required to complete 50 hours of community service.

Prgram Description
    Admissions Priority
      Offer Rate
        Requirements
          Methods Ed. Opt.
          Seats 9th Grade GE 148 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
          Grade 9 GE Applicants 300 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
          Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
          Grade 9 GE Filled Y
          Seats 9th Grade SWD 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
          Grade 9 SWD Applicants 77 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
          Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
          Grade 9 SWD Filled Y
          Seats Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
          Applicants Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
          App per Seat Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
          Location 75-40 Parsons Boulevard, Fresh Meadows NY 11366 (40.72528, -73.811408)
          Subway N/A
          Website www.rfkschools.org
          Graduation Rate 84.3%
          Pct Stu Enough Variety 74.0%
          College Career Rate 76.5%
          Pct Stu Safe 83.0%
          Specialized No
          Total Students 720
          Attendance Rate 92.0%
          SAT Takers 0
          SAT Reading 426
          SAT Math 460
          SAT Writing 423
          Total Enrollment 720
          Female 46.0% (334)
          Male 53.6% (386)
          White 17.1% (123)
          Asian 33.5% (241)
          Black 11.1% (80)
          Hispanic 36.4% (262)
          Other 1.9% (14)
          Academic Opportunities

          iLearnNYC: Program for expanded online coursework and self-paced learning

          St. JohnÂ’s College Advantage Program, CUNY College Now at Queens College Campus, University in the High School-Farmingdale State College

          CUNY College Now at RFK Campus-Queensborough Community College, Advanced Art, Digital Photography, Computer Applications, Web Design

          Video Production, Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Journalism, Yearbook Publication

          Advanced Placement Courses

          AP Calculus, AP Spanish

          Bus

          Q20A, Q20B, Q25, Q34, Q46, Q64, Q65, QM1, QM4, QM5, QM6, QM7, QM8

          Addtl Info1

          Community Service Expected

          Extracurricular Activities

          Student Government Organization Activities: RFK Carnival, Feastivus, Peace Day, Alley Pond Park Adventure Course, Theater Development Fund Trips, Talent Show, Student Lounge, Freshman Orientation and Welcome Activities, Deck the Doors, National Honor Society, School Newspaper, Student Government Organization, Yearbook, Track, Garden, Handball, Jewish Student Union, Key Club, International Trip, Senior Ski Trip, Mural Projects

          School Sports

          Handball, Track

          Programs
          • College Head-Start
          Interests
          • Humanities & Interdisciplinary
          Eligibility
          • Open only to District 25 students or residents
          Audition Information
            Boro Q
            School 10th Seats 1
            ELL Programs English as a New Language
            Language Classes Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish
            Diploma Endorsements
            Neighborhood Kew Gardens Hills
            Shared Space
            Campus Name
            Building Code Q707
            Phone Number 718-969-5510
            Fax Number 718-969-5524
            School Email babdell@schools.nyc.gov
            Grades 2018 12-Sep
            Final Grades 12-Sep
            Start Time 8am
            End Time 2:30pm
            Psal Sports Boys Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Fencing, Soccer, Wrestling
            Psal Sports Girls Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
            Psal Sports Coed Golf
            Girls
            Boys
            Pbat
            International
            Transfer
            Ptech
            Early College
            Geo Eligibility Open only to District 25 students/residents
            School Accessibility Description
            Codes Q70A
            Seats 10 Yes-15
            Primary Address Line 1 75-40 Parsons Boulevard
            City Fresh Meadows
            State Code NY
            Lat 40.725
            Lng -73.811
            Zip 11,366
            # Grade 9 230
            # Grade 10 171
            # Grade 11 165
            # Grade 12 154
            ELA Takers 168
            ELA Level 1 31.0% (52)
            ELA Level 2 49.4% (83)
            ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
            ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
            ELA Level 3+4 19.6% (33)
            Math Takers 152
            Math Level 1 32.9% (50)
            Math Level 2 43.4% (66)
            Math Level 3 17.8% (27)
            Math Level 4 5.9% (9)
            Math Level 3+4 23.7% (36)

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