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Richmond Hill High School

DBN 27Q475  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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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.

Prgram Description
  • 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.
Admissions Priority
  • 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
Offer Rate
  • 95% of offers went to this group
  • 91% of offers went to this group
Requirements
  • 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
Methods Ed. Opt. Screened Zoned Priority
Seats 9th Grade GE 110 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants 470 284 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Filled Y N N/A
Seats 9th Grade SWD 20 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants 103 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Filled Y N N/A
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 89-30 114th Street, Richmond Hill NY 11418 (40.695171, -73.833815)
Subway J to 111th St; Z to 121st St
Website www.richmondhillhs.org
Graduation Rate 55.3%
Pct Stu Enough Variety 81.0%
College Career Rate 35.9%
Pct Stu Safe 76.0%
Specialized No
Total Students 1,950
Attendance Rate 85.0%
SAT Takers 0
SAT Reading 406
SAT Math 413
SAT Writing 399
Total Enrollment 1,950
Female 42.0% (815)
Male 58.2% (1,135)
White 4.7% (92)
Asian 32.9% (642)
Black 11.7% (228)
Hispanic 48.5% (946)
Other 2.2% (42)
Academic Opportunities

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.

Advanced Placement Courses

AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP English, AP Spanish

Bus

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

Addtl Info1

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

Extracurricular Activities

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

School Sports

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

Programs
  • Ninth Grade Academy
  • Criminology and Forensics Institute (CFI)
  • Zoned
Interests
  • Humanities & Interdisciplinary
  • Law & Government
  • Zoned
Eligibility
    Audition Information
      Boro Q
      School 10th Seats 1
      ELL Programs English as a New Language; Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
      Language Classes Spanish
      Diploma Endorsements
      Neighborhood Richmond Hill
      Shared Space
      Campus Name
      Building Code Q475
      Phone Number 718-846-3335
      Fax Number 718-847-0980
      School Email contact@richmondhillhs.org
      Grades 2018 12-Sep
      Final Grades 12-Sep
      Start Time 8am
      End Time 3:36pm
      Psal Sports Boys Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
      Psal Sports Girls Basketball, Bowling, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
      Psal Sports Coed Cricket, Golf
      Girls
      Boys
      Pbat
      International
      Transfer
      Ptech
      Early College
      Geo Eligibility
      School Accessibility Description
      Codes Q35B Q35P Q35Z
      Seats 10 No No Yes
      Primary Address Line 1 89-30 114th Street
      City Richmond Hill
      State Code NY
      Lat 40.695
      Lng -73.834
      Zip 11,418
      # Grade 9 548
      # Grade 10 575
      # Grade 11 390
      # Grade 12 437
      ELA Takers 335
      ELA Level 1 40.3% (135)
      ELA Level 2 45.7% (153)
      ELA Level 3 12.2% (41)
      ELA Level 4 1.8% (6)
      ELA Level 3+4 14.0% (47)
      Math Takers 325
      Math Level 1 52.9% (172)
      Math Level 2 40.0% (130)
      Math Level 3 6.2% (20)
      Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
      Math Level 3+4 7.1% (23)

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