Epic High School - South: admissions and school facts
Epic High School - South (DBN 27Q314) is a New York City public high school in South Ozone Park, Queens with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 857 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 82% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 857
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 82%
- College and career rate
- 46%
- Students
- 408
- Applicants per seat
- 2
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)Q66A
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
79 seats · 123 applicants · 2 per seat
About the school
EPIC High School South, an outgrowth of the NYC Expanded success Initiative (ESI), provides a rigorous, culturally relevant academic program that prepares students for the demands of college and careers. EPIC's personalized approach to instruction challenges students to dream big and design their futures. it engages students in solving real-world problems and supports their individual progress and growth. EPIC High School South students graduate as informed, active citizens who are dedicated to improving their community. EPIC High School South is a small learning community that is driven by the population we serve of diverse young leaders who are eager to transform their lives and the lives of their community members. Here at EPIC, we encourage students to be innovative thinkers and change agents. We offer our diverse student body rigorous instructions led by experienced...
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (8): Biology, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Human Geography, Psychology, Studio Art - Drawing, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Badminton, Indoor Track, Volleyball
Boys: Basketball, Soccer
Co-ed: Cricket
Clubs: Video Game Club, Health Occupations Students Association (HOSA), Science Olympiad, Dance Club, Board Game Club, Debate Team, Regents Tutoring, News Paper Club, My Brother's Keeper, My Sister's Keeper, Yearbook Club
Students
- Girls
- 46%
- English language learners
- 10%
- Students with disabilities
- 19%
- Economic need index
- 72%
- Asian
- 30%
- Black
- 24%
- Hispanic
- 34%
- White
- 2%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- Native American
- 9%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 84%
- Rigorous instruction
- 60%
- Supportive environment
- 63%
- Family and community ties
- 79%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 121-10 Rockaway Boulevard, Queens, NY 11420
- Neighborhood
- South Ozone Park
- Subway
- A to Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd (0.8 mi); A to 111 St (1.0 mi)
- Bus
- Q10, Q37, Q7, Q9, QM18
- School hours
- 8:55 AM – 3:15 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Epic High School - South?
Epic High School - South admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Epic High School - South?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 2 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Epic High School - South?
The average SAT was 857 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at Epic High School - South?
82% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 46% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Epic High School - South and how do you get there?
The school is at 121-10 Rockaway Boulevard, Queens. Subway: A to Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd (0.8 mi); A to 111 St (1.0 mi). Bus: Q10, Q37, Q7, Q9, QM18.
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Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are