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Robert H Goddard High School-Community/Technical is a public high school serving 605 students in grades 9-12 in Ozone Park, New York, which is part of the New York City Geographic District #27. This diverse school has maintained strong graduation rates, outperformed its district and state in several Regents exams, and seen a decrease in dropout rates in recent years.
Key strengths of Robert H Goddard High School include its racial diversity, with significant Hispanic (45.95%), Asian (22.31%), and White (10.41%) student populations. The school has consistently achieved high 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.6% to 98.7% over the past 5 years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's dropout rate has decreased from 5.7% in 2018-2019 to just 1.5% in 2022-2023. In terms of academic performance, Robert H Goddard High School outperforms the New York City Geographic District #27 and the state average in several Regents exam subjects, including English (91.67% proficient), Global History and Geography (80.98% proficient), and U.S. History and Government (86.99% proficient).
When compared to nearby schools, such as Epic High School-South and Richmond Hill High School, Robert H Goddard High School generally performs better in terms of graduation rates, dropout rates, and test scores. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 20.9% in 2021-2022 to 33.8% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern. Additionally, while the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students performing relatively well, the performance of White and Asian students is lower, with their rankings in the bottom half of New York high schools.
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