Grover Cleveland High School

Grover Cleveland High School in Ridgewood, Queens, is a large public high school serving grades 9-12, with an enrollment well above the citywide median. It occupies a historic building from the 1930s, featuring an Olympic-size swimming pool, three gymnasiums, and a historic auditorium. The school fosters a nurturing and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing college and career readiness through diverse pathways. These include Math/Science Research, Information Technology, Engineering Arts, Allied Health (EMT/Lifeguarding), and Music and Fine/Performing Arts. Students can earn professional certifications and access 25 Advanced Placement and college credit courses through partnerships with universities like Syracuse, Cornell, and UPenn. The school's four-year graduation rate (80%) and college enrollment rate (49.5%) are both below the citywide 25th percentile, indicating areas for improvement in post-secondary readiness. Regents exam pass rates are mixed, with strong performance in Languages Other Than English (96.5%) and Algebra II (75.6%), but significantly lower rates in subjects like Physics (4.5%), Earth/Space Sciences (15.6%), and Chemistry (27.8%). Parent surveys show overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding the school's support for students. However, student surveys reveal some concerns about bullying and safety, and some students feel teachers do not consistently provide emotional support or notice learning difficulties. The school offers extensive support services, including a full-time mental health clinic and over 30 student clubs.