Channel View School for Research

Channel View School for Research, serving grades 6-12 in Rockaway Park, is an NYC Outward Bound School known for its experiential learning approach, which includes outdoor activities like studying marine life and wilderness trips. The school emphasizes a "crews" system for student support and offers robust arts programs in dance, music, and visual arts. A key feature is its FutureReady NYC pathways, providing specialized tracks in Data Science, Human Services, Computer Programming, and Artificial Intelligence, preparing students with in-demand skills. Academically, the school demonstrates strong high school outcomes, with a graduation rate of 93%, which is above the citywide median, and a college enrollment rate of 75.5%, placing it near the 75th percentile citywide. The percentage of students taking accelerated coursework is 61%, well above the citywide 75th percentile, indicating a significant academic push. However, middle school ELA proficiency (51%) is slightly below the citywide median, and math proficiency (35%) is below the 25th percentile. While official ratings for instruction, safety, and family relationships are "Fair," parent surveys show overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding the school environment and staff support. Student surveys, however, indicate mixed sentiment regarding conflict resolution and physical altercations. The school is co-located in a building with other schools and uses metal detectors.