Rocky Point High School

We are delighted in the direction the district is heading. They've done a quality job.In the wake of mass layoffs and budget cuts in MP and SWR. RP is looking strong right now.
--Submitted by a parent

Deciding on Rocky Point as a place to raise our children was no easy matter. We looked everywhere for what we felt was well balanced and the best overall quality of life for our two daughters. Our fundamental criteria s were education, recreation, cost of housing, taxes, and of course, the right fit for our two daughters. So far, our experiences with the teachers have been outstanding; they have a wonderful ability to interact with the children. My oldest looks forward to going to school, the youngest is still in Child Care. Rocky Point is actually not a small school district, but it gives you the feeling of being small and personalized, with high quality staff and great education, small class sizes, and plenty of attention to the individual. My wife and I are happy with our decision with this school district. All of these qualities described above, make this school an intelligent choice for our family.
--Submitted by a parent

Were very happy with the new direction Dr Ring is taking the school in with a focus on AP. What I will say for the school is that there is a high level of parent/community involvement and a solid School Board in place.I really feel like RP is gainimg ground on MP and SWR and is doing it for le$$.90% Regents graduates is fairly impressive and on par with the neighbors.The one area that hurts RPHS is % of 4 year college.Many here go start out at 2 year or go into trades/family businesses.Nothing wrong with that at all.Very happy thus far.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a former student and feel that I had a very positive experience in the Rocky Point High School. Teachers were always there to lend a hand to anyone. Every school has their 'bad' teachers, but I feel that this school has a strong faculty. They work together and care for students. If I could, I would go back for another 4 years. The way kids behave is a direct result of parenting, not teaching by faculty! So, with that said, get involved in your child's life and he or she will undoubtedly have a positive and knowledgeable experience at RPHS. I'll stick up for Rocky Point anyday...not only me, but many others I graduated with 3 years ago loved it there. Always will.
--Submitted by a student

Great sports programs & teachers
--Submitted by a parent

As a senior student of the rocky point high school, I can say that from my own experience, RPHS is one of the last places you would want to have your children educated in New York. From my experience I am quite satisfied with the teachers - for the most part. Others lack the ability to discipline, and in more than one case, educate their students properly. To say this is entirely the fault of the staff would be an outright lie. Rocky Point's school district has had the misfortune of attracting a plethora of unruly, rude, and to be frank 'bad' attendees. There are plenty of extra curricular's to take advantage of, sports will almost guarantee you an easy road to graduation via support from teachers, staff, and students. Regardless, don't expect to learn much.
--Submitted by a student

This school has changed my childs look on the world. All 3 of mine use to be very happy and never got in trouble. Now that they have gotten oss and iss for everything they have been cursing me out and i think 1 of them is now wanting to move away. My honest recomdation is not to send your you child to this school.
--Submitted by a parent

Very nice town to grow up in. There are good and bad everywhere. You must be involved with your child's life. I have met many caring teachers and parents.
--Submitted by a teacher

Im a student at RPHS...honestly worst school, no joke. if you fail, you fail teachers dont care but if you play sports and are good, you run the school. rocky point has become a jail. everywhere you go you need a hall pass and you get questioned 50000 times before you get to take a pee. rocky point doesnt care about the well being of students they think OSS and ISS is the answer for everything. its all about salary for superintendents and teachers. they dont care about the students, alls they care about is their paycheck. this school is TERRIBLE.
--Submitted by a student

Honestly, academics are a joke here. My child is an honor student, and is so behind my nephew who is not an honor student, but in private school. My nephew has learned things my child hasn't. I was amazed hearing them talk about what they were learning at a family function, or should I say what my child wasn't learning! Not only are they behind in academics, but these kids walk around with no control, and no respect for the teachers. I agree with the other person who said their child watches videos in class. My child told me the same thing. The only time they actually teach is to cram for the state exam! I'm very unhappy with this school!
--Submitted by a parent