Richmond Hill High School

Through a college preparatory curriculum, our school focuses on the crucial life skills of problem-solving, critical thinking, and literacy. Our school meets all studentsÂ’ educational needs, beginning with the Ninth Grade Academy and continuing with focused Small Learning Communities. Each program fosters high expectations and academic achievement in a positive and supportive learning environment. The Small Learning Community pathways include themed programs for college and career readiness. We welcome our students and parents to join us in cultivating a professional learning community.

• Incoming ninth graders will participate in our Ninth Grade Academy, which will allow for a positive transition to a high school setting. At the end of their ninth grade year, students will choose from six career pathways for exploration.
• This hybrid-program allows students to study key principles of the legal field and the scientific aspects of forensics. Students engage in learning the scientific technology and lab skills related to the field of Medical Forensics and how this scientific evidence can be utilized by the court system to reinforce the foundations of the American legal system. The curriculum also emphasizes scientific, mathematical, technological, and legal research.
• Upon the completion of the Ninth Grade Academy, students can explore career pathways in one of the following areas: Law, Business and Finance, Forensics and Health Sciences, and Engineering.

• Priority to Queens students or residents
• Priority to Queens students or residents
• Priority to students who apply and live in the zoned area
• Then to New York City residents
• Then to New York City residents

• 95% of offers went to this group
• 91% of offers went to this group

• Course Grades: Math (55-100), Science (55-100)
• Standardized Test Scores: Math (1.7-4.5)
• Attendance
• 95% of offers went to this group
• 91% of offers went to this group

Through the Business Pathway, students can graduate with MOS certification, earn SUNY and CUNY college credits and intern with top NYC firms.

The CFI program allows students to apply scientific approaches to real world scenarios and learn about careers in Forensic Science & Criminalistics

The Health Careers Pathway prepares students for College and Career Readiness in the field of Health Sciences through hands-on projects and inquiry.

The International Academy is a dynamic community of ELL's from over 30 countries taking courses intended to prepare them to be College/Career ready.

The Law Pathway educates students about the law and its applications while empowering them with the skills needed for careers in the legal field.

AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP English, AP Spanish

Q10, Q24, Q37, Q55, Q56, Q8, QM18

College Trips; Community School; Extended Day Program; Health Center; Internships; Online Grading System; Saturday Programs; Student/Parent Orientation; Summer Internships; Summer Orientation

Clubs: Law, Anime, Art, Coding, Key Club, Beautification, Horticultural, Drama, Red Cross, Book Club, Step Team, Mock Trial, Wellness Through Fitness. Service: Leadership, ARISTA, Peer Mediation, March of Dimes Walk, Student Government, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), Young MenÂ’s & WomenÂ’s Leadership, Ambassador Program, Breast Cancer Walk. Yearbook, Art/Music Fair, Fashion/Talent Show, Sports Night, Pep Rallies, After-School Tutoring & Regents Prep, SAT Prep, SAYA!, SASF

Please refer to list of PSAL activities. Additional sporting events take place through our Community Based Organizations: SAYA! and Sports and Arts Foundation.

• Ninth Grade Academy
• Criminology and Forensics Institute (CFI)
• Zoned

• Humanities & Interdisciplinary
• Law & Government
• Zoned