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Richmond Hill High School vs. Epic High School - North

Should you attend Richmond Hill High School or Epic High School - North? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Richmond Hill High School
89-30 114th St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Epic High School - North
94-25 117th St
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Richmond Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,697 students in grades 9-12, Richmond Hill High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 386 students in grades 9-12, Epic High School - North ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,697 students
386 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Richmond Hill High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Epic High School - North over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Richmond Hill High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Epic High School - North.
Total Classroom Teachers
129 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Richmond Hill High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Epic High School - North over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Hill High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Epic High School - North with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2502 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3241 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Richmond Hill High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Epic High School - North, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richmond Hill High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Epic High School - North who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-59%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richmond Hill High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Epic High School - North who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
98%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richmond Hill High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Epic High School - North who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
90-94%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Richmond Hill High School with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Epic High School - North with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Richmond Hill High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Epic High School - North by grade.
Grade 9 Students
438
103
Grade 10 Students
486
85
Grade 11 Students
426
112
Grade 12 Students
343
86
Ungraded Students
4
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Richmond Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Epic High School - North, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
26%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Richmond Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Epic High School - North, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
55%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Richmond Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Epic High School - North, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
9%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Richmond Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Epic High School - North, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Richmond Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Epic High School - North, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Richmond Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Epic High School - North, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #27 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.62
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Richmond Hill High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Epic High School - North, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
79%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Richmond Hill High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Epic High School - North, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Richmond Hill High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Epic High School - North, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #27 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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