Beach Channel High School
Beach Channel High School (BCHS) (also known as High School 410 or H.S. 410), was a high school in the public school system of New York City, located at 100-00 Beach Channel Drive in Rockaway Park in the borough of Queens. The school opened in 1973, grew to over 2,150 students by 2006, and closed in 2014.
| Beach Channel High School (H.S. 410) | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
100-00 Beach Channel Drive Rockaway Park, Queens, New York City , New York United States | |
| Coordinates | 40°35′08″N 73°49′31″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public High School |
| Established | 1973 |
| School district | Administrative District 27 |
| Principal | David Morris |
| Faculty | 129 (2005) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 2,175 |
| Campus | Urban |
| Color(s) | Light Blue, Gold |
| Mascot | Dolphin |
| Website | Beach Channel High School |
The school was built on the edge of Jamaica Bay and had a private dock. It offered a College Now program, which allowed students to get college credit through programs at Rikers Island, Kingsborough Community College and Southampton College (part of Stony Brook University). LaGuardia Community College offered classes for reading skills improvement. A separate special education school was located in one wing of the campus. In November 2009, the New York City Department of Education announced that the school may be closed in 2010 as a low-performing school. Beach Channel High School graduated its last class in 2014.
The building now houses several small schools: Channel View School for Research, Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability, Rockaway Collegiate High School, and the one-wing special education school.
Channel View School for Research (6th-12th grade) focuses on getting to college with hands-on activities and expeditions. A partnership with Jet Blue Airlines provides internships for older students and free flights for college visits.
Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability offers students an opportunity to develop carpentry and culinary skills.
Rockaway Collegiate High School offers students additional time and support to help them be successful in high school and college by extending school hours and adding a summer program. Students develop study plans with teachers and are required to submit portfolios of their work.